The Firearms (Northern Ireland) Order 2004, Section 29 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 01 March 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.
29.—(1) The Chief Constable shall revoke a firearms dealer's certificate if, after giving reasonable notice to the holder, he is satisfied that the holder can no longer be permitted to continue to carry on business as a firearms dealer without danger to public safety or to the peace.
(2) The Chief Constable shall revoke a firearms dealer's certificate if, after giving reasonable notice to the holder, he is satisfied that the holder—
(a)is not a fit person to carry on business as a firearms dealer;
(b)is not engaged in business as a firearms dealer to a substantial extent or as an essential part of another trade or profession;
(c)has ceased to have a place of business in Northern Ireland; or
(d)has failed to comply with any condition attached to the certificate.
(3) The Chief Constable shall revoke a firearms dealer's certificate if the holder is prohibited by this Order from possessing a firearm or holding a firearms dealer's certificate.
(4) The Chief Constable may revoke a firearms dealer's certificate if the holder fails to comply with a notice under Article 27(5) (firearms dealer's certificate to be produced to Chief Constable).
(5) In the case of a person authorised by the Secretary of State under Article 45 to manufacture, sell or transfer prohibited weapons or ammunition, the Chief Constable shall not revoke a firearms dealer's certificate under paragraph (1) or (2).
(6) The Chief Constable on the application of the holder may vary a firearms dealer's certificate [F1on payment of the appropriate fee] .
F1Words in art. 29(6) added (13.5.2016) by Justice Act (NorthernIreland) 2016 (c. 21), s. 61(1), Sch. 5 para. 4
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