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NY A09245

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/4/2016

Primary Sponsor

Matthew Titone

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Origin

Assembly

2015-2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Imposes a $5 special fee on each retail sale or use of a firearm, rifle, or shotgun in New York State
  • Vendors must collect the fee from purchasers at point of sale and remit collected fees to the commissioner within 20 days after the end of each quarterly period
  • Purchasers must remit the fee directly to the commissioner if the vendor is not required to collect it
  • Defines "firearm," "rifle," and "shotgun" according to existing definitions in New York Penal Law Section 265.00
  • Establishes the gun violence research fund to receive revenue from the special fee

Legislative Description

Establishes a special fee on firearms, rifles and shotguns; establishes the gun violence research fund.

Last Action

held for consideration in ways and means

6/15/2016

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/4/2016

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