(1) The Minister may, by order published in the Gazette, where the Minister is of the opinion that it is expedient in the interests of public safety or public order so to do, order the surrender to the Government of all firearms and ammunition specified in the order within the time specified in the order.
(2) A person in possession or control of a firearm or of ammunition shall surrender such firearm or ammunition in accordance with the order made under subsection (1) within the time specified in the order.
(3) A person who contravenes subsection (2) commits an offence.
(4) A firearm or ammunition surrendered in accordance with the provisions of this section lawfully possessed by the person so surrendering them immediately prior to such surrender shall be stored by the Commissioner in accordance with section 36.