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ND HB1340

Bill

Status

Passed

4/12/2023

Primary Sponsor

Ben Koppelman

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Origin

House of Representatives

68th Legislative Assembly

AI Summary

  • Political subdivisions, including home rule cities and counties, may not enact ordinances or zoning regulations restricting the purchase, sale, ownership, possession, transfer, registration, or licensure of firearms and ammunition that are more restrictive than state law.

  • All existing ordinances relating to firearms and ammunition that violate these restrictions are declared void.

  • Political subdivisions may enforce ordinances or zoning regulations relating to business operations only if the restriction applies equally to all persons engaging in commerce and is not specifically related to firearms and ammunition.

  • The absence of state law restrictions on firearms and ammunition cannot be construed to allow political subdivisions to enact their own restrictions.

  • Persons aggrieved by unlawful firearms ordinances may bring civil actions against political subdivisions for damages.

Legislative Description

Home rule in counties and cities and the limitation on authority of a political subdivision regarding firearms.

Last Action

Filed with Secretary Of State 04/12

4/14/2023

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/3/2023
Energy and Natural Resources1/11/2023

Full Bill Text

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