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MI HB5933

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/8/2018

Primary Sponsor

Robert Wittenberg

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Origin

House of Representatives

99th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Requires target ranges and shooting facilities to verify that individuals are not prohibited from firearm possession before renting, leasing, or loaning firearms to them.

  • Allows verification through one of three methods: federal National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS), concealed pistol carry license under section 5b, or valid firearms license under section 2.

  • Employees who violate the requirement face misdemeanor penalties of up to 1 year imprisonment and/or a fine of up to $500.

  • Target ranges and shooting facilities are liable for civil fines of $5,000 if they or their employees violate the verification requirement.

Legislative Description

Weapons; firearms; background check for rental of firearms at a gun range; require. Amends 1927 PA 372 (MCL 28.421 - 28.435) by adding sec. 2c.

Weapons: firearms

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 05/08/2018

5/9/2018

Committee Referrals

Judiciary5/8/2018

Full Bill Text

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