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Arms (Firearms Prohibition Orders) Amendment Bill (No 2)

Introduced on Dec 13. A Bill in the name of National MP Brett Hudson, it would give police powers to prohibit people from being licenced gun owners aimed at gang members with new powers to search people and properties subject to the arms prohibition orders. First reading on July 21 supported by National, NZ First and ACT and sent to the Justice Committee. Reported back on May 18 with the recommendation the Bill not proceed. Voted down at second reading with just National and ACT in support. Arms (Firearms Prohibition Orders) Amendment Bill (No 2).