Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00952:reg:8:p86
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00952
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 8 (pt 86/100)
Character Range: 265420–267922

his or her possession while in a maritime security zone if:
 (a) the person is:
 (i) an inspector of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of a State or Territory; or
 (ii) an officer of any other organisation that has as one of its objects the promotion of the welfare of, or the prevention of cruelty to, animals; and
 (b) the person has the weapon or prohibited item in his or her possession in connection with carrying out an inspection related to the welfare of any animals in a maritime security zone or on board a security regulated ship; and
 (c) the inspection is authorised by a law of the State or Territory in which the maritime security zone or the ship is located.

7.45  Authorised possession of weapons or prohibited items when passing through screening points
 (1) This regulation applies for sections 121 and 128 of the Act.
 (2) A person is authorised to pass through a screening point with a weapon or prohibited item in his or her possession if the person is:
 (a) a maritime security guard, an SSO, or a licensed security guard, who is on duty; or
 (b) the master of a security regulated ship who is passing through the screening point with the weapon or prohibited item in his or her possession for the purpose of securing it for carriage on board the ship; or
 (c) a PSO, PFSO or screening officer, who is passing through the screening point with the weapon or prohibited item in his or her possession for the purpose of securing it for carriage on board a security regulated ship; or
 (d) an ADF member who is on duty; or
 (e) a veterinarian, or a biosecurity officer, who has the weapon or prohibited item in his or her possession for the purpose of controlling or euthanasing animals in a maritime security zone or on board a security regulated ship; or
 (f) a biosecurity officer who has the weapon or prohibited item in his or her possession for the purpose of eradicating pests or treating diseases in a maritime security zone or on board a security regulated ship; or
 (g) an officer of a State or Territory department who has the weapon or prohibited item in his or her possession for the purpose of eradicating pests or treating diseases in a maritime security zone, or on board a security regulated ship, under a law of the State or Territory.
 (3) In addition, a person is authorised to pass through a screening point with a weapon or prohibited item in his or her possession if:
 (a) the person is:
 (i) an inspector of the Royal Society for the