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MN SF3331

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/14/2018

Primary Sponsor

David Dibble

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Origin

Senate

90th Legislature 2017-2018

AI Summary

S.F. No. 3331 - Large-Capacity Magazines

  • Defines "large-capacity magazine" as any ammunition feeding device holding more than 10 rounds, or parts that can be assembled into such a device, with exceptions for permanently altered devices, .22 caliber tube devices, and tubular magazines in lever-action firearms.

  • Prohibits manufacturing, importing, transferring, owning, or possessing large-capacity magazines effective August 1, 2018, with felony penalties ranging from 5 years/$25,000 for general violations to 20 years/$100,000 for persons with prior firearm convictions.

  • Exempts government officers, armed forces members, peace officers, and licensed manufacturers/dealers selling to the military or law enforcement agencies when acting within their duties.

  • Requires persons legally owning magazines before February 1, 2018 to either register them with local law enforcement (with mandatory storage regulations, annual renewal, and inspection rights) or surrender/modify/remove them from the state within 120 days.

  • Prohibits registered magazine owners from transferring devices (except to law enforcement for destruction) or purchasing additional magazines, and requires reporting of loss or theft to law enforcement within 48 hours.

Legislative Description

Large-capacity magazines manufacturing, transferring or possession crime establishment

Last Action

Author stricken Isaacson

3/19/2018

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Public Safety Finance and Policy3/14/2018

Full Bill Text

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