Prohibited Weapons - Laser Pointer Permit - New South Wales

Description

You will require this permit if you intend to possess and use a laser pointer of over 1 milliwatt. A laser pointer means a hand-held battery-operated device, designed or adapted to emit a laser beam that may be used for the purpose of aiming, targeting or pointing.

You are exempt from requiring this permit if you are a member of an approved astronomical organisation or if you hold a firearms licence or permit to use a laser pointer under the firearms legislation. Please see the attached document for details on approved astronomical organisations.

Please be aware that you can own a laser pointer of 1 milliwatt or less, but it is an offence in NSW to carry or use the laser pointed in a public place without a reasonable excuse. For example, you are an amateur astronomer, teacher, lecturer or builder.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for this permit, you must have a genuine reason to possess and use a laser pointer (e.g. a teacher or builder).

Further eligibility criteria and details of the information you must provide with your application are outlined in the attached documents.

Duration

The permit will be issued for a maximum term of five years.

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Amount Description
Apply Application All $127.00

Fees for 2024-25

Apply Application All $25.00

For each additional person authorised by the permit. Fees for 2024-25

Administering agency

Department of Communities and Justice

NSW Police Force

Firearms Registry

Contact details

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