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MI SB0779
Bill
Status
10/26/2011
Primary Sponsor
Hoon-Yung Hopgood
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AI Summary
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Prohibits removing, disguising, cloaking, covering, concealing, or masking the colored markings required on toy, look-alike, or imitation firearms under state or federal law.
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Prohibits adding or installing required colors or markings on a firearm in a way that makes it appear more like an imitation firearm.
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Establishes violations as felonies punishable by imprisonment for not more than 18 months, a fine of not more than $10,000, or both.
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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.
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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