Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2007C00112:body:0:p2
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2007C00112
Segment Type: other
Provision Reference: 
Character Range: 2752–5470

(e) any substance or thing prescribed for the purposes of this paragraph.
firearm includes any lethal firearm and any other weapon of any description from which any shot, bullet or other missile can be discharged or propelled or which, by any alteration in the construction or fabric of the weapon can be made capable of discharging or propelling any shot, bullet or other missile.
import means import into the Territory.
Magistrate means a Special Magistrate or Magistrate appointed under the Courts Ordinance.
master, in relation to a vessel, means any person in command or charge of the vessel, except a pilot of the vessel.
missile means any solid substance or liquid chemical which, when discharged or propelled from any weapon from any distance, is capable of causing physical injury to persons.
permissible firearm, ammunition or explosives means any firearm, ammunition or explosives other than any prohibited firearm, ammunition or explosives.
permit means a permit granted under section 8.
permit condition means:
 (a) in the case of a permit — any condition specified in the permit and any condition prescribed in relation to the permit; and
 (b) in the case of a temporary import permit — any condition specified in the temporary import permit and any condition prescribed in relation to the temporary import permit.
pilot, in relation to an aircraft, means any person in command or charge of the aircraft.
police officer means a member of any police force that is empowered to provide police services in the Territory under a law in force in the Territory.
prescribed means prescribed by regulations made under section 29.
prohibited firearm, ammunition or explosives means any firearm, ammunition or explosives, the importation of which is prohibited under section 5.
temporary import permit means a temporary import permit granted under section 14.
vessel means any ship, boat or any description of vessel used for any purpose on the sea or in navigation.

 (2) For the purposes of this Ordinance, a vessel or aircraft is in transit if it is in the Territory in the course of a voyage from a place outside the Territory to another place outside the Territory.

4 Application of Ordinance

 (1) This Ordinance does not apply to the importation of any firearm, ammunition or explosives by:
 (a) a police officer; or
 (b) a member of the Defence Force;
for use in the course of the officer's or member's duty.

 (2) This Ordinance does not apply to the importation of any firearm, ammunition or explosives on board a vessel or an aircraft if:
 (a) the firearm, ammunition or explosives form part of the ordinary armament of the vessel or aircraft, or are required for the service of the vessel or aircraft