[Kevnool (Kev)]

Hi all i fired of an email to the police over the issuing and how much for the permit but this was the reply

Good morning Kevin,

The New South Wales Government has announced it will restrict the possession and use of high powered hand held, battery operated laser pointers by way of amendment to the Weapons Prohibition Regulation 1999. This amendment is yet to take place; however, laser pointers with a classification of Class 3 and above, as defined by the Australian Standard, will be classed as a prohibited weapon in accordance with Schedule 1 of the Weapons Prohibition Act 1998. This means that persons who wish to obtain or continue to possess such items may be required to apply for a prohibited weapons permit. Such persons will be subject to criminal and probity checks. Certain groups will be subject to exemptions and there will be no application costs involved for persons seeking to obtain a permit.
An offence for possession of any hand held, battery operated laser pointer in a public place without a reasonable excuse, such as business or employment, will also be introduced. It is not intended that persons who genuinely use laser pointers as part of their occupation or for recognised recreational activities will be unfairly targeted or unduly restricted. The Government is aware that some people use laser pointers for occupational or legitimate recreational purposes and accordingly, the public will be notified in advance of the new laws taking effect.

This information is provided as a guide only and does not constitute legal advice.