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MN SF1435

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/5/2015

Primary Sponsor

Paul Gazelka

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature 2015-2016

AI Summary

  • Repeals the general prohibition on owning or possessing firearm suppressors in Minnesota, allowing lawful possession and use while hunting as defined under federal law.

  • Modifies felony charges to apply only to suppressors that are not lawfully possessed under federal law, rather than all suppressors.

  • Requires chief law enforcement officers to issue federal certifications for firearm transfers or manufacturing within 15 days if the applicant is not legally prohibited from possessing the firearm.

  • Establishes an appeal process allowing applicants denied certification to appeal to district court for de novo review, with courts able to award costs and attorney fees if denial was improper.

  • Grants immunity to law enforcement officers acting in good faith when making certifications and prohibits officers from denying certification based on generalized objections to private firearm possession.

Legislative Description

Firearms suppressors prohibitions repeal and chief law enforcement officers certification requirements

Last Action

Referred to Judiciary

3/5/2015

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/5/2015

Full Bill Text

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