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OH HB315
Bill
Status
10/16/2009
Primary Sponsor
John Adams
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AI Summary
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Declares that firearms, ammunition, and firearm accessories manufactured and remaining within Ohio are not subject to federal laws and regulations governing interstate commerce, including federal firearm registration requirements.
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Exempts firearms and ammunition made in Ohio from basic materials and generic/insignificant parts (springs, screws, nuts, pins) from federal regulation under interstate commerce authority.
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Requires all firearms manufactured in Ohio to have "Made in Ohio" clearly stamped on a central metallic part such as the receiver or frame.
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Excludes from the bill's protections: firearms that cannot be carried by one person, firearms with bore diameter greater than 1.5 inches using smokeless powder, explosive ammunition, and automatic weapons.
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Bases state authority on the Ninth and Tenth Amendments, the Second Amendment, and Section 4 of the Ohio Constitution, asserting powers reserved to states and individuals regarding intrastate commerce in firearms.
Legislative Description
To provide that ammunition, firearms, and firearm accessories that are manufactured and remain in Ohio are not subject to federal laws and regulations derived under Congress' authority to regulate interstate commerce and to require the words "Made in Ohio" be stamped on a central metallic part of any firearm manufactured and sold in Ohio.
Firearms & accessories made & remain in Ohio-exempt from interstate commerce laws
Last Action
To Commerce & Labor
10/16/2009