Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01018:reg:14
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01018
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 14
Character Range: 11662–12346

14  Declaration of scientific project
 (1) If there are reasonable grounds for believing that a project is advantageous to scientific research, the Director may declare that:
 (a) the project is advantageous to scientific research; and
 (b) a kind of weapon specified in the declaration may be used for the project by a person working on the project.
 (2) A person may apply to the Director for a declaration under subsection (1).
 (3) A declaration under subsection (1) must be published in the Gazette.
 (4) If the Director refuses an application for a declaration, the Director must give written notice to the applicant of:
 (a) the refusal; and
 (b) the reasons for the refusal.