Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2004C01241:clause:1_36a
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2004C01241
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 36A
Character Range: 48472–49050

36A  Unauthorised or negligent discharge of weapon

 (1) A person who is a defence member or a defence civilian is guilty of an offence if:
 (a) the person discharges a weapon; and
 (b) the person is not authorised to discharge the weapon in the circumstances in which the discharge takes place.

Maximum punishment: Imprisonment for 6 months.

 (2) A person who is a defence member or a defence civilian is guilty of an offence if, by act or omission, the person negligently causes or contributes to the discharge of a weapon.

Maximum punishment: Imprisonment for 6 months.