# Crossbows Act 1987, Section 3A: Test purchasing


(1) A person under the age of 18 who buys or hires, or attempts to buy or hire, a crossbow or a part of a crossbow does not commit an offence under section 2 or 3 if the person is authorised to do so by the chief constable for the purpose of determining whether an offence is being committed under section 1.
(2) A chief constable may authorise a person under the age of 18 to buy or hire, or attempt to buy or hire, a crossbow or a part of a crossbow only if satisfied that all reasonable steps have been or will be taken to—
(a) ensure the person's safety, and
(b) avoid any risk to the person's welfare.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1987/32/section/3A (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/crossbows-act-1987/section-3A
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