Firearms Control Act, 2000 (Act No. 60 of 2000)

Chapter 10 : Control of ammunition and firearm parts

92. Prohibitions and restrictions on use of certain ammunition

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(1)The Minister may, by notice in the Gazette, prohibit or restrict the acquisition, disposal, possession or use of ammunition of a specified class if it is—
(a)in the interest of public safety; or
(b)desirable for the maintenance of law and order.

 

(2)A notice contemplated in subsection (1) must be tabled in Parliament at least 14 days before publication thereof if Parliament is then sitting, and if Parliament is not sitting, within seven days after the commencement of the next sitting.

 

(3)A notice contemplated in subsection (1) is of full force and effect until withdrawn by the Minister or by a resolution of Parliament.