(1) A person shall not remove or alter the markings on a firearm or ammunition.
(2) A person who contravenes subsection (1) commits an offence and is liable—
(a) on summary conviction, to a fine which may extend to $50,000 or to imprisonment for a term which may extend to 15 years or to both;
(b) on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term which may extend to 25 years.
(3) In this section “markings” means a mark that identifies particulars including—
(a) the country of manufacture;
(b) the name of the manufacturer;
€ the date of manufacture;
(d) the serial number;
€ the type, make and model;
(f) the calibre.
(Substituted by Act 18 of 2022)