s.6Custody of firearms, ammunition and bullet-proof vests
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Section 6Part 2 — Importation or exportation of firearms

Custody of firearms, ammunition and bullet-proof vests

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Subject to subsections (2) and (3), any firearm, ammunition or bullet-proof vest received by a customs and border control officer under section 5(1)(b) shall be retained in the sealed packet in which it is received until the traveller gives notice in writing to the Director of Customs and Border Control, within the period of time as may be prescribed, specifying —
the port at which the traveller intends to embark for a place outside of the Islands; and
the date, time and vessel on which the traveller intends to embark, in which event the sealed packet containing the firearm, ammunition or bullet-proof vest shall be delivered to the traveller immediately before embarkation.
Where the traveller fails to —
produce the permit or the Commissioner’s written approval authorising the importation of the firearm, ammunition or bullet-proof vest; or
give notice in writing specifying the port, date, time and vessel on which the traveller intends to embark within the period of time as may be prescribed for doing so, the firearm, ammunition or bullet-proof vest may be forfeited to the Crown.
A firearm, ammunition or bullet-proof vest may be retained by Customs and Border Control under subsection (1) up to such period of time as may be prescribed.

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