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ME LD60

ME LD60
An Act to Require a 72-hour Waiting Period After the Sale of a Firearm


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Introduced
01/04/2023
In Committee
01/04/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/15/2023

Introduced Session

131st Legislature

Bill Summary

This bill requires a 72-hour waiting period between an agreement for the purchase and sale of a firearm and its delivery to the purchaser and makes violation of the waiting period a civil violation with a $200 to $500 fine for the first violation and a $500 to $1,000 fine for a subsequent violation.

AI Summary

This bill requires a 72-hour waiting period between an agreement for the purchase and sale of a firearm and its delivery to the purchaser. The waiting period does not apply to the sale of a firearm to law enforcement officers, certain security personnel, or firearm dealers. Violation of the waiting period is a civil violation subject to fines of $200-$500 for the first offense and $500-$1,000 for subsequent offenses.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Accepted Minority (ONTP) Report, Jun 15, 2023 (on 06/15/2023)

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