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Firearms Amendment Regulations 2022

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Amends firearms regulations regarding projectile diameters and form wording.

Details

Entity

Executive Council

Act References

Firearms Act 1973

Notice Date

25 March 2022

Reference Numbers

SL 2022/40

Notice Text

These regulations amend the Firearms Regulations 1974. Regulation 2A and Schedule 1 are amended regarding projectile diameters and wording in forms.

WA Government Gazette No. 43/2022 · 25 March 2022 · Page 10

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