South African Institute for Drug Free Sport Act, 1997
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Firearms Control Act, 2000 (Act No. 60 of 2000)RegulationsFirearms Control Fees Amendment Regulations, 2020Chapter 4 : Licence to possess a firearm23. Application for a temporary authorisation to possess a firearm |
| (1) | An applicant who applies for a temporary authorisation to possess a firearm as contemplated in section 21 of the Act must, in addition to the information required by regulation 13, submit— |
| (a) | a written motivation in support of the application, with specific reference to the steps which are intended in connection with the safe custody of the firearms and ammunition pertaining thereto; |
| (b) | a written declaration that the applicant has facilities available for the safe custody of the firearms and ammunition that complies with the SABS Standards as required by these regulations and the location of the safe custody facilities; and |
| (c) | a certified copy of any licence, permit or authorisation pertaining to the firearm, if applicable. |
(2)
| (a) | Subject to the provisions of subparagraph (b) and (c) an application for a temporary authorisation must be lodged at least seven days before the intended date on which the possession of the firearm will take place. |
| (b) | In the case of a non-citizen applying for a temporary authorisation, the application must be lodged at least three months before the date on which the possession of the firearm by the applicant will take place. |
| (c) | The Registrar may, on good cause shown, exempt an applicant from complying with the period stipulated in subparagraphs (a) and (b). |
| (3) | A non-citizen who applies for a temporary authorisation to possess a firearm as contemplated in section 21 of the Act must, in addition to the relevant information required by regulation 13, submit— |
| (a) | a certified copy of an official identity document of the applicant or a certified copy of a valid temporary residence permit as the case may be, or that section of a valid passport issued to the applicant on which his or her identity particulars and the official issuing particulars of the passport are reflected; |
| (b) | an official certificate from the country of citizenship of the applicant confirming that the applicant has no criminal record: Provided that the country issues such certificate; |
| (c) | two written testimonials by South African citizens confirming that the applicant is a fit and proper person to possess a firearm; |
| (d) | a full written motivation undersigned by the applicant in support of the application; and |
| (e) | a full set of fingerprints of the applicant certified by a duly constituted official authority. |
