Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01013:reg:13
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01013
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 13
Character Range: 11177–11935

13  Approval to manufacture weapon
 (1) The Director may approve or refuse to approve an application under section 12.
 (2) However, if the weapon to be manufactured is of a kind for which a licence or permit is required in a State or an internal Territory, the Director must not approve an application unless the applicant holds a licence or permit for that kind of weapon in the State or the internal Territory.
 (3) An approval under subsection (1) must:
 (a) specify the kind of weapon to be manufactured and the project for which the weapon may be used; and
 (b) be published in the Gazette.
 (4) If the Director refuses an application, the Director must give written notice to the applicant of:
 (a) the refusal; and
 (b) the reasons for the refusal.