Bill > S0432

This bill exempts firearm safety equipment from sales tax in Rhode Island, specifically including items such as gun safes, gun cabinets, gun vaults, gun cases, strong boxes, cable locks, trigger locks, and biometric locks. The bill adds a new subsection (69) to the existing sales tax exemption statute, which lists various goods and services that are not subject to sales tax in the state. By including these firearm safety devices in the list of tax-exempt items, the bill aims to encourage the purchase of equipment designed to securely store firearms and prevent unauthorized access, potentially promoting responsible gun ownership and reducing the risk of accidental firearm-related incidents. The exemption would apply to both the sale and storage, use, or consumption of these items, and would take effect immediately upon passage of the bill.

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