Firearms Control Act, 2000 (Act No. 60 of 2000)Chapter 6 : Licence to possess firearm28. Termination of firearm licence |
| (1) | A licence issued in terms of this Chapter terminates— |
| (a) | upon the expiry of the relevant period contemplated in section 27, unless renewed in terms of section 24; |
| (b) | if surrendered by the holder of the licence to the Registrar; |
| (c) | if the holder of the licence becomes or is declared unfit to possess a firearm in terms of section 102 or 103; or |
| (d) | if it is cancelled in terms of this Act. |
| (2) | The Registrar may, by notice in writing, cancel a licence issued in terms of this Chapter if the holder of the licence— |
| (a) | no longer qualifies to hold the licence; or |
| (b) | has contravened or failed to comply with any provision of this Act or any condition specified in the licence. |
| (3) | A notice contemplated in subsection (2) may only be issued if the Registrar has— |
| (a) | given the holder of the licence 30 days’ notice in writing to submit written representations as to why the licence should not be cancelled; and |
| (b) | duly considered any representations received and all the facts pertaining to the matter. |
| (4) |
| (a) | If a notice contemplated in subsection (2) is issued, the former holder of the licence must dispose of the firearm in question through a dealer or in such manner as the Registrar may determine. |
| (b) | The disposal must take place within 60 days after receipt of the notice. |
| (5) | If the firearm is not disposed of within 60 days, it must be forfeited to the State and the former holder of the licence must surrender it immediately at such place and in such manner as the Registrar may determine. |
| (6) | The Registrar on good cause shown may extend any period, contemplated in this section. |