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MN HF3423
Bill
Status
3/8/2010
Primary Sponsor
Sandra Peterson
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AI Summary
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Increases criminal penalty for possessing, storing, or keeping a dangerous weapon while knowingly on school property from two years imprisonment to five years imprisonment, with fines increased from $5,000 to $10,000.
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Makes using or brandishing a replica firearm or BB gun while knowingly on school property a gross misdemeanor instead of a felony.
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Makes possessing, storing, or keeping a replica firearm or BB gun while knowingly on school property a gross misdemeanor.
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Exempts authorized permit holders, military personnel on duty, peace officers, firearm safety courses, ceremonial color guards, and other specified individuals and activities from the penalties.
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Effective August 1, 2010, and applies to crimes committed on or after that date.
Legislative Description
Criminal penalty increased for possessing dangerous weapons on school property while criminal penalty lowered for brandishing, using, or possessing replica firearms and BB guns on school property.
Last Action
House: Recalled by Chair Finance
4/1/2010