National Ports Act, 2005 (Act No. 12 of 2005)RulesPorts RulesChapter 7 : Security and Access144. Firearms |
| (1) | No person may carry a firearm within a port unless the Authority has authorised that person to do so. |
| (2) | The Authority may impose conditions upon the manner in which a firearm may be used or carried within a port. |
| (3) | Despite sub-rule (1), vessels that have firearms on board must comply with rule 27 and pleasure vessel that have firearms on board must comply with rule 135. |
| (4) | The provisions of this rule do not apply to members of the following organs of state who are on official business: government law enforcement agencies, including the South African Police Service (SAPS), the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), customs and the National Intelligence Agency (NIA). |