New South Wales rules for advertising in classified ads
NSW Police Service Public Affairs
10 November 1998
Dear Classifieds Manager,
The NSW Police Service would like to remind you of your obligation in respect to advertising the sale of firearms and firearms parts. This reminder letter has been sent to all registered publications, please disregard it if you do not have a Classifieds section.
As stated in Firearms Act 1996, Section 54 "A person must not cause an advertisement for the sale of a firearm or firearm part to be published unless:
(a) the person is a licensed firearm dealer, or
(b) the proposed sale is to be arranged by or through a licensed firearm dealer and the advertisement contains such particulars as may be prescribed by the Regulations".
The Regulations states, "For the purposes of section 54 (b) of the Act, the following particulars are prescribed in relation to an advertisement for the sale of a firearm that is arranged by or through a licensed firearms dealer:
(a) the licence or permit number of the seller.
(b) the name and address of the dealer concerned."
The Firearms Act 1996 applies to both the Publisher and the individual placing the advertisement. Failing to abide by this Section attracts a maximum fine of $5,500.00.
We trust that you are complying with this regulation and will continue to do so.
If you would like further information relating to the sale of firearms please contact the Firearms Registry on Ph: 1300 362 562.
Thank you for your assistance in reducing the illegal sale of firearms in NSW.
Your sincerely
(signed)
Sue Netterfield
Director
Public Affairs
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