Queensland Consolidated Acts

SUMMARY OFFENCES ACT 2005 - SECT 19L

19L Commercial sellers must secure particular controlled items

(1) This section applies if a commercial seller has in their possession a controlled item that is any of the following—

(a) a dagger that is a double-edged blade;

(b) a knife with a blade at each end;

(c) a sword, machete or axe;

(d) a sickle or scythe;

(e) a spear gun;

(f) a spear;

(g) a bladed item prescribed by regulation.

(2) The commercial seller must ensure the controlled item is securely stored at all times except when a person is in physical possession of the item.

Penalty—

Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.

(3) In this section—

"securely stored" means—

(a) stored in a locked room, cage, cabinet or container; or

(b) securely tethered.