Announcement: JSA Law is now part of Armstrong Legal a national specialist criminal law team. Andrew and his team will continue to provide the same exceptional client service as part of a leading firm.
falsely represent himself or herself to be the holder of a licence or permit (whether or not it is in force), or
(Repealed)
give possession of a licence or permit to another person for the purpose of using it unlawfully, or
steal a licence or permit, or
knowingly have possession of a forged, fraudulently altered, borrowed or stolen licence or permit.
Penalty:
Imprisonment for 2 years, fine of 50 penalty units, or both
Summary/Indictable/mixed:
Mixed
Jurisdiction:
Local, District or Supreme Court
How committed:
Person A has allowed their firearms licence to expire but as they are well known in the gun shop, they pretend the licence is still in force and convince the owner to seel them ammunition.
Important note:
The Crimes Act provides offences relating to making, using and possessing false documents that may have effect here.