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AK SB146

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/11/2009

Primary Sponsor

Frederick Dyson

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Origin

Senate

26th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Declares that firearms, firearm accessories, and ammunition manufactured and retained within Alaska are exempt from federal regulation under the Interstate Commerce Clause if they do not travel in interstate commerce.

  • Requires such firearms to be manufactured in Alaska from basic materials without significant parts imported from other states; generic parts like springs and screws do not subject firearms to federal regulation.

  • Excludes from exemption: firearms that cannot be carried by one person, firearms with bore diameter greater than 1.5 inches using smokeless powder, explosive ammunition, and firearms discharging multiple projectiles with one trigger activation.

  • Requires firearms manufactured under this exemption to be stamped with "Made in Alaska" on a central metallic part such as the receiver or frame.

  • Directs the Alaska Attorney General to defend state citizens prosecuted by the federal government for manufacturing or possessing such firearms and to seek a declaratory judgment from U.S. District Court confirming the law's constitutionality; effective October 1, 2009.

Legislative Description

Ak Firearms Exempt From Fed. Regulation

Rights

Last Action

REFERRED TO JUDICIARY

3/11/2009

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/11/2009

Full Bill Text

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