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MI HB5500
Bill
Status
4/30/2014
Primary Sponsor
Thomas McMillin
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AI Summary
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Amends 1990 PA 319 to add enforcement mechanisms and penalties related to local firearms ordinances that violate state law.
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Requires local units of government to bring existing ordinances or regulations into compliance with state firearm restrictions within 90 days of the law's effective date.
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Allows individuals or organizations adversely affected by violating ordinances to sue in district court beginning 91 days after the law's effective date.
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Requires courts to declare violating ordinances void, issue injunctions against enforcement, order amendments or repeal, and award costs and attorney fees to the prevailing party.
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Imposes civil fines up to $5,000 against elected or appointed officials who knowingly and willfully enact or enforce violating ordinances, with public funds prohibited from defending such officials.
Legislative Description
Local government; other; prohibition of local ordinances dealing with pistols and other firearms; clarify, and provide penalties. Amends title of 1990 PA 319 (MCL 123.1101 - 123.1105) & adds secs. 4a, 4b & 4c.
Local government, other
Last Action
Printed Bill Filed 05/01/2014
5/1/2014