Bill > H2439

This bill aims to regulate the manufacture and assembly of "ghost guns" - firearms that lack serial numbers and can be legally purchased or homemade. The key provisions include: 1. Requiring individuals who manufacture or assemble firearms to obtain a unique serial number or other identification mark from the Department of Criminal Justice Information Services and permanently affix it to the firearm. 2. Prohibiting the manufacture or assembly of firearms made from polymer plastic unless the plastic is embedded with at least 3.7 ounces of stainless steel and the firearm is marked with a unique serial number or identification. 3. Mandating that individuals who manufacture or assemble a firearm notify the Department and provide identifying information about the firearm and its owner within 30 days. 4. Exempting licensed firearm manufacturers and transfers to law enforcement agencies, with the requirement that law enforcement agencies destroy any such firearms. 5. Establishing penalties of up to 2 years imprisonment and a $5,000 fine for violations, and authorizing the forfeiture of any firearms found in possession of a person in violation. 6. Directing the Department of Criminal Justice Information Services to develop a system for distributing unique serial numbers or identification marks and verifying applicants' authorization to possess the firearm.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2439