On February 28, an amendment to the Weapons Prohibition Act 1998 will commence to include a zombie knife in the schedule of prohibited weapons.
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A zombie knife is defined as having a multi-edged blade, including a serrated section of blade, and:
(a) is advertised or otherwise made available for sale using images or words that suggest the knife or device is intended to be used for violence, whether actual or threatened, against a person or fictional creature (such as a zombie), or
(b) has, on the blade or handle, images, words or markings that suggest the knife or device is intended to be used for violence, whether actual or threatened, against a person or fictional creature (such as a zombie), or has been used to inflict violence.
There are significant penalties for being in possession of a Prohibited Weapons which carries a maximum of 14 years imprisonment.
Any person who is currently in possession of a zombie knife will have until February 28 to either unconditionally or conditionally surrender the knife to their local police.
Members of the public wishing to surrender a zombie knife are advised to make prior arrangements with local police, and place the zombie knife in a bag or wrap discreetly prior to taking the prohibited weapon for surrender, so it is out of the view of the general public.
Unconditional surrender means the item will be surrendered to police for destruction.
Conditional surrender means the item will be surrendered to police for safe keeping on the condition the person makes application for a prohibited weapons permit within 28 days from the surrender date.