MI HB5999

Prohibits purchasing or attempting to purchase a pistol with intent to sell or furnish it to someone known to lack proper licensing under Michigan law, punishable by up to 90 days imprisonment or $100 fine.

Prohibits purchasing or attempting to purchase a firearm (other than pistol) with intent to sell or furnish it to someone under 18 or otherwise ineligible to purchase, punishable by up to 90 days imprisonment or $500 fine for first offense and up to 4 years imprisonment or $2,000 fine for subsequent offenses.

Prohibits purchasing or attempting to purchase firearms or ammunition with intent to furnish to someone charged with or prohibited from possessing firearms under Michigan law, punishable by up to 10 years imprisonment or $5,000 fine.

Prohibits directly selling or furnishing firearms or ammunition to individuals known to be ineligible, charged with felonies, or prohibited under state law, with same penalties as corresponding purchasing offenses.

Provides affirmative defense for sellers of firearms to minors who requested and verified identification showing the purchaser was 18 years or older; takes effect 90 days after enactment.