South Australian Numbered Regulations

SUMMARY OFFENCES (DANGEROUS ARTICLES AND PROHIBITED WEAPONS) VARIATION REGULATIONS 2006 (NO 19 OF 2006) - REG 5

5—Variation of Schedule 3—Exemptions

Schedule 3—after clause 15 insert:

16—Kirpaans

        (1)         A member of the Sikh religion is exempt from the offences of possession and use of a knife under section 15(1c)(b) of the Act to the extent that the member possesses, wears or carries the knife for the purpose of complying with the requirements of the Sikh religion.

        (2)         In this clause—

"knife" does not include a butterfly knife, flick knife, push knife or trench knife within the meaning of Schedule 2.

Note—

As required by section 10AA(2) of the Subordinate Legislation Act 1978 , the Minister has certified that, in the Minister's opinion, it is necessary or appropriate that these regulations come into operation as set out in these regulations.