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ND HB1467

Bill

Status

Passed

4/12/2013

Primary Sponsor

Karen Karls

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Origin

House of Representatives

63rd Legislative Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits state and political subdivision officials from prohibiting, restricting, seizing, or confiscating lawfully possessed firearms and ammunition during declared emergencies, with exceptions for self-defense, arrests, and evidence collection.

  • Exempts commercial firearms and ammunition sales from transfer restrictions when an authorized authority has ordered evacuation or general business closure in the affected area.

  • Prohibits mandatory registration of firearms or ammunition not otherwise required by law during emergencies.

  • Allows individuals to bring civil actions against violators and recover costs and reasonable attorney's fees in court.

  • Permits individuals to recover seized or confiscated firearms, ammunition, or their monetary value through district court action in the county where the individual resides, where the item is located, or where the seizure occurred.

Legislative Description

The powers of the governor in an emergency.

Last Action

Signed by Governor 04/12

4/12/2013

Committee Referrals

Government and Veterans Affairs2/28/2013
Judiciary1/21/2013

Full Bill Text

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