Authorizations to Carry Restricted Firearms and Certain Handguns Regulations

9 (1) A notice of a decision to refuse to issue an authorization to carry is sufficiently given if the notice is addressed to the applicant for the authorization to carry at their address that is set out in the application for the authorization or, if the individual has advised the Commissioner or the chief firearms officer of a change of that address, at the new address, and it is

• (a) sent by mail; or

• (b) transmitted by electronic means that can produce a paper record.

(2) A notice of a decision to revoke an authorization to carry is sufficiently given if the notice is addressed to the holder of the authorization at their address that is set out in the application for the authorization or, if the individual has advised the Commissioner or the chief firearms officer of a change of that address, at the new address, and the notice is

• (a) delivered personally, at any time that is reasonable in the circumstances;

• (b) sent by registered mail or by courier; or

• (c) transmitted by electronic means that can produce a paper record.

(3) The notice is deemed to be received

• (a) on the day of delivery, if delivered personally;

• (b) on the fifth working day, excluding Saturdays and holidays, after

  • (i) the postmark date, if it is sent by mail, and

  • (ii) the date of shipment on the waybill, if it is sent by courier; and

• (c) on the day of transmission, if sent by electronic means.