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GA HB1046
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/17/2012
Primary Sponsor
James Epps
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AI Summary
- Amends Georgia Code Section 16-11-103 to add formal definitions for "firearm" (handgun, rifle, or shotgun), "public highway," "sport shooting range," and "unit of government"
- Maintains the existing prohibition against discharging a firearm without legal justification on or within 50 yards of a public highway, punishable as a misdemeanor
- Creates an exception for firearm discharges within 50 yards of a public highway if they occur at indoor or outdoor sport shooting ranges, firearm/hunting safety course facilities, or licensed firearm dealer business locations
- Creates an additional exception for any person engaged in legal hunting within 50 yards of a public highway
- Takes effect immediately upon approval by the Governor or upon becoming law without such approval
Legislative Description
Crimes and offenses; discharging gun or pistol near public highway or street; change provisions
Last Action
House Second Readers
2/21/2012
Committee Referrals
Judiciary - Non-Civil2/17/2012
Full Bill Text
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