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MN HF2511

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2012

Primary Sponsor

John Kriesel

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Origin

House of Representatives

87th Legislature 2011-2012

AI Summary

  • Exempts individuals who have successfully completed basic training in the United States armed forces, reserve component, or National Guard from obtaining a firearms safety certificate to hunt with firearms.
  • Removes the previous exemption that only applied to military personnel on active duty, extending the exemption to all veterans.
  • Changes the exemption from only waiving the range and shooting exercise portion to providing a complete exemption from the firearms safety certificate requirement.
  • Allows the commissioner to require written proof of military training as deemed appropriate for implementation.
  • Applies to both annual hunting licenses and lifetime licenses to take wild animals by firearms for persons born after December 31, 1979.

Legislative Description

Military personnel and veterans exempted from firearms safety certificate requirement.

Last Action

Motion to recall and re-refer, motion prevailed Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance

2/29/2012

Committee Referrals

Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance2/29/2012

Full Bill Text

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