Firearms (Temporary Provisions) Act, 1998

Short title, construction and duration.

4.—(1) This Act may be cited as the Firearms (Temporary Provisions) Act, 1998.

(2) The Firearms Acts, 1925 to 1990 (other than the Firearms (Proofing) Act, 1968 ) and this Act (other than section 2 of this Act) shall be construed together as one.

(3) The Wildlife Act, 1976 , and this Act (other than section 1 of this Act) shall be construed together as one.

(4) Subject to subsection (5) of this section, this Act shall expire on the day that is 12 months after the date of its passing.

(5) The Government may, by order made before this Act expires, continue this Act in operation for such period (not exceeding 12 months from the date on which this Act would, but for the order, cease to have effect) as the Government think proper and specify in the order.