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The Street Weapons Control Act

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The Street Weapons Control Act

The Street Weapons Control Act is established. Street weapons include machetes, swords, axes and pepper spray. The possession of these weapons in public spaces in populated areas is prohibited, subject to specified exemptions. Police officers and other specified law enforcement officials may seize a prohibited street weapon. The Act applies to a First Nation only if the First Nation decides to have the Act apply on its territory.