| (1) |
A firearm in respect of which a licence may be issued in terms of this section is any— |
| (a) |
handgun which is not fully automatic; |
| (b) |
rifle or shotgun which is not fully automatic; or |
| (c) |
barrel, frame or receiver of a handgun, rifle or shotgun contemplated in paragraph (a) or (b). |
| (2) |
The Registrar may issue a licence in terms of this section to any natural person who is a professional hunter if the application is accompanied by a sworn statement or solemn declaration from the chairperson of an accredited professional hunting association, or someone delegated in writing by him or her, stating that the applicant is a professional hunter and registered member of that association. |
| (3) |
A firearm in respect of which a licence has been issued in tern1s of this section may be used by the professional hunter for his or her private use and professional hunting purposes where it is safe to use the firearm and for a lawful purpose. |
| (4) |
Every accredited professional hunting association must— |
| (a) |
keep a register which contains such information as may be prescribed; and |
| (b) |
submit an annual report to the Registrar which contains such information as may be prescribed. |
[Section 16A inserted by section 12 of Act No. 28 of 2006]
Financial Management of Parliament Act, 2009
