BLACK POWDER FIREARM SALE - S.B. 1095: FLOOR ANALYSIS

Senate Bill 1095 (as reported with amendment)

Sponsor: Senator Christopher D. Dingell

Committee: Hunting, Fishing and Forestry

CONTENT

The bill would amend Chapter 37 (Firearms) of the Michigan Penal Code to provide that a seller would not need to have a Federal license to sell or offer to sell black powder or a product substantially equivalent to it, or a firearm that uses black powder or a product substantially equivalent to it, through the Internet or other electronic media, or through a newspaper, magazine, or other print media.

Currently, any person who sells a pistol without complying with the rules under the handgun licensure Act, or any person who sells a firearm more than 30 inches long to a person under 18 years of age, is guilty of a misdemeanor.

MCL 750.223a - Legislative Analyst: N. Nagata

FISCAL IMPACT

The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.

Date Completed: 5-20-98 - Fiscal Analyst: K. Firestone

floor\sb1095 - Analysis available @ http://www.michiganlegislature.org

This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.