Australian Capital Territory
Prohibited Weapons (Laser Pointers) Declaration 2008
Disallowable instrument DI2008– 197
made under the  
Prohibited Weapons Act 1996, section 6A (Declarations about authorised possession and use of laser pointers)

1	Name of instrument
This instrument is the Prohibited Weapons (Laser Pointers Declaration) 2008.
2	Commencement 
This instrument commences on 16 July 2008. 
3	Persons authorised to possess and use laser pointers
I declare that a person is able to possess and use a laser pointer if the possession or use is reasonably necessary in all the circumstances for the lawful pursuit of the person’s occupation, education, training or hobby.

Commander Leanne Close
ACT Firearms Registrar
22 July 2008