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Firearms Control Act, 2000 (Act No. 60 of 2000)

Chapter 8 : Import, export and carriage in-transit of firearms and ammunition

80. Suspension of import, export and in-transit permits

 

(1) The Registrar may suspend an import, export or in-transit permit if the Registrar has information in a sworn statement or on solemn declaration that the holder of the permit has committed an offence in terms of this Act for which a sentence of imprisonment for a period of five years or more may be imposed.

 

(2) A permit may be suspended for not more than seven days without affording the holder of the permit a hearing.

 

(3) A suspension may endure for a period longer than seven days if the—
(a) holder has been afforded an opportunity to make written representations to the Registrar;
(b) Registrar has given due consideration to the representations;
(c) Registrar deems it necessary in order to achieve the objects of this Act; and
(d) suspension has been confirmed by a court.

 

(4) A holder of a permit may not import or export firearms or ammunition or carry firearms or ammunition in transit for such period as the permit is suspended.