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MI SB0779

Bill

Status

Introduced

10/26/2011

Primary Sponsor

Hoon-Yung Hopgood

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Origin

Senate

96th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits removing, disguising, cloaking, covering, concealing, or masking the colored markings required on toy, look-alike, or imitation firearms under state or federal law.

  • Prohibits adding or installing required colors or markings on a firearm in a way that makes it appear more like an imitation firearm.

  • Establishes violations as felonies punishable by imprisonment for not more than 18 months, a fine of not more than $10,000, or both.

  • Exempts manufacturers, importers, and distributors of imitation firearms, as well as lawful use of imitation firearms in motion pictures, television, stage, or other theatrical productions.

  • Defines "imitation firearm" as a BB gun, toy gun, firearm replica, or device substantially similar in coloration and appearance to a firearm that would lead a reasonable person to perceive it as a real firearm.

Legislative Description

Crimes; weapons; altering a firearm or an imitation firearm; prohibit, and provide penalties. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by adding sec. 225.

Crimes, weapons

Last Action

Placed On Order Of Third Reading With Substitute S-3

2/15/2012

Committee Referrals

Judiciary10/26/2011

Full Bill Text

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