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Introduced
01/04/2023
01/04/2023
In Committee
01/04/2023
01/04/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/15/2023
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)
Margaret Craven (D)*,
Poppy Arford (D),
Lydia Crafts (D),
Janice Dodge (D),
Lori Gramlich (D),
Bruce White (D),
Last Action
Accepted Minority (ONTP) Report, Jun 15, 2023 (on 06/15/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=60&snum=131 |
| Fiscal Note: Text | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_131st/fiscalpdfs/FN006001.pdf |
| BillText | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP0035&item=1&snum=131 |
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