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application and refuses to issue the permit, the applicant
may appeal such denial in accordance with the law.
N.J.S.A. 2C:58-4e.

G. Revocation

Any permit may be revoked by the Superior Court
after a hearing with notice to the holder and where there
is a finding that the holder no longer qualifies. The
county prosecutor of any county, the chief police officer
of any municipality, or any citizen may apply to such
court at any time for the revocation of such card. N.J.S.A.
2C:58-4f.

IV. LICENSES TO POSSESS AND CARRY

MACHINE GUNS AND ASSAULT FIREARMS

(N.J.S.A. 2C:58-5)

A. Licenses Generally

Licenses are required to purchase, possess, and carry
a machine gun or assault firearm in this State. N.J.S.A.
2C:58-5.

B. Exemptions

Very few particular classes of persons, such as law
enforcement officers, are permitted to carry such firearms
without a permit. N.J.S.A. 2C:39-6a.

C. Who May Obtain

The person must be qualified for a permit to carry a
handgun under N.J.S.A. 2C:58-4, and the court must
find that the public safety and welfare so require. N.J.S.A.
2C:58-5b.

D. How To Obtain A License To Possess And Carry
Machine Guns And Assault Firearms

A person may apply to the Superior Court. The
Superior Court will refer the application to the county
prosecutor for investigation and recommendation. A
copy of the prosecutor’s report, together with a copy of
the notice of the hearing on the application, will be served
on the superintendent and the chief police officer of every
municipality in which the applicant intends to carry the
machine gun or assault firearm, unless, for good cause
shown, the court orders notice to be given wholly or in
part by publication. N.J.S.A. 2C:58-5a.

E. Duration Of Authority

Any license shall generally expire two years from the

date of issuance. N.J.S.A. 2C:58-5g. However, any

license with conditions and limitations attached by the

court shall expire one year from the date of issuance,

unless otherwise provided by court order at the time of

issuance. N.J.S.A. 2C:58-4d. Licenses may be renewed

in the same manner and under the same conditions as

apply to original applications. N.J.S.A. 2C:58-5d, g.

F. Appeal Of Denial

Any person aggrieved by the decision of the court in

granting or denying an application may appeal said

decision in accordance with the law. The applicant, the

prosecutor, or any law enforcement officer entitled to

notice who appeared in opposition to the application

may appeal. N.J.S.A. 2C:58-5b.

G. Revocation

Any license may be revoked by the Superior Court

after a hearing with notice to the holder and where there

is a finding that the holder no longer qualifies. Any

citizen may apply to such court at any time for the

revocation of such card. N.J.S.A. 2C:58-5e.