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Introduced
01/09/2019
01/09/2019
In Committee
07/21/2020
07/21/2020
Crossed Over
03/04/2019
03/04/2019
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the general business law, in relation to clarifying the definition of "imitation weapon" The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem- bly, do enact as follows: 1
AI Summary
This bill clarifies the definition of "imitation weapon" in the general business law. It specifies that an imitation weapon must be colored white, bright red, bright orange, bright yellow, bright green, bright blue, bright pink, or bright purple, be constructed entirely of transparent or translucent materials, have a closed barrel at least one-half inch long (unless it is a water gun), have the manufacturer's name or a trade name legibly stamped on it, and not have a laser pointer attached. The bill also removes the requirement that the imitation weapon be colored other than black, blue, silver, or aluminum, or have an orange stripe on the barrel. The bill aims to clarify the definition of imitation weapons to ensure they are easily distinguishable from real firearms.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
referred to consumer affairs and protection (on 07/21/2020)
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