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MS SB3020

Bill

Status

Failed

2/2/2010

Primary Sponsor

Eric Powell

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 97-37-31 of Mississippi Code to permit possession of a silencer device used solely for lawfully hunting a hunting rifle.
  • Maintains existing prohibition on manufacturing, selling, or possessing silencers for other firearms without federal authorization.
  • Retains criminal penalties of up to $500 fine and/or 30 days imprisonment for unlawful silencer possession.
  • Requires law enforcement agencies possessing silencers to submit annual inventory documentation to the Department of Public Safety.
  • Takes effect July 1, 2010.

Legislative Description

Silencers; authorize in limited circumstances.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/2/2010

Full Bill Text

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