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GA SB432

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/2/2012

Primary Sponsor

Barry Loudermilk

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Origin

Senate

2011-2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Defines "knife" as any cutting instrument with a blade, including knives as defined in existing Georgia Code Section 16-11-125.1
  • Prohibits counties, municipalities, and consolidated governments from enacting any rule or ordinance that restricts the possession, manufacture, sale, or transfer of knives more restrictively than state law
  • Provides an exception allowing local governments to impose knife restrictions in courthouses and government buildings, as defined in Code Section 16-11-127
  • Adds new Code Section 16-11-136 to Part 3 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, which currently governs carrying and possession of firearms
  • Sponsored by Senators Heath (31st), Mullis (53rd), Loudermilk (52nd), and Rogers (21st), and passed the Georgia Senate

Legislative Description

Crimes and Offenses; define a certain term; political subdivision shall not enact any ordinance more restrictive of sale/possession of knife than general law

Last Action

Effective Date

7/1/2012

Committee Referrals

Public Safety and Homeland Security3/12/2012
Judiciary2/16/2012

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