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MI SB0060

Bill

Status

Passed

3/13/2013

Primary Sponsor

Michael Green

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Origin

Senate

97th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "federally licensed firearms dealer" effective December 18, 2012, to include any person licensed to sell firearms under federal law (18 USC 923), not just individuals holding type 01 dealer licenses.

  • Requires sellers to complete sales records in triplicate for pistol purchases by licensed individuals, federally licensed dealers, or purchasers from licensed dealers, including the buyer's concealed weapon license number or dealer license number.

  • Mandates purchasers forward one copy of the sales record to their local police department or county sheriff within 10 days, with violations subject to a civil infraction fine of up to $250.

  • Allows purchasers to carry the pistol for 30 days after purchase while in possession of their sales record copy, with police departments required to enter the information into the state pistol entry database within 10 days and forward records to the Department of State Police within 48 hours.

  • Makes material false statements on sales records a felony punishable by up to 4 years imprisonment or a fine of up to $2,500, with the act retroactively effective December 18, 2012.

Legislative Description

Weapons; licensing; definition of federally licensed firearms dealer; modify. Amends sec. 2a of 1927 PA 372 (MCL 28.422a).

Weapons, licensing

Last Action

Assigned Pa 0003'13 With Immediate Effect

3/13/2013

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources1/24/2013
Judiciary1/16/2013

Full Bill Text

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