3.—(1) In Article 45(1) of the principal Order (list of weapons subject to general prohibition) after sub-paragraph (a) insert—
“(aa)any air gun which uses, or is designed or adapted for use with, a self-contained gas cartridge system;”.
(2) In Article 70 of the principal Order (minimum sentence for certain offences) in paragraph (1)(a)(ii) after “45(1)(a)” insert “, (aa)”.
(3) In Schedule 5 to the principal Order (table of punishments) in the first column of the entry relating to Article 45(1)(a), (b), (c), (d), (e) and (g) after “45(1)(a)” insert “, (aa)”.
(4) In the Customs and Excise Management Act 1979 (c. 2)—
(a)in section 50(5A)(b) (penalty for improper importation of goods);
(b)in section 68(4A)(b) (offences in relation to exportation of prohibited or restricted goods); and
(c)in section 170(4A)(b) (penalty for fraudulent evasion of duty, etc.),
after “45(1)(a)” insert “, (aa)”.