Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956

THE SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 13  

(regulation 4H )

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE IMPORTATION OF CERTAIN WEAPONS AND WEAPON PARTS

PART 1 - TESTS  

4   Dealer test  

4.1    
The importation of a good complies with the dealer test if, at or before importation, the Minister or an authorised person gives written permission under this item for the importation of the good.

4.2    
The Minister or authorised person may give written permission for the importation of the good only if the Minister or authorised person is satisfied that:

(a) if the importer is required to hold a licence or authorisation to deal in the good in the State or Territory in which the importer lives - the importer holds a licence or authorisation of that kind; and

(b) it is appropriate for the importer to hold the good for stock purposes, having regard to matters including:

(i) the importer ' s experience supplying similar goods to the government of the Commonwealth, and the governments of the States and Territories; and

(ii) the importer ' s compliance with the laws of those governments relating to dealing in such goods.

4.3    
If an authorised person forms an opinion that the permission should not be granted:

(a) the authorised person must refer the application to the Minister; and

(b) the Minister may grant, or refuse to grant, the permission under subitem 4.2.