Bill > S1678

This bill simplifies and establishes detailed regulations for ammunition sales licensing in Massachusetts. The proposed legislation requires anyone selling ammunition in the state to obtain a license from local police authorities, who will conduct a criminal background investigation to determine eligibility. Applicants are disqualified if they are an alien, minor, youthful offender, have a felony conviction, or have been convicted of drug-related offenses. The license application costs $100, with the fee being distributed among the licensing authority, the state's general fund, and a Firearms Fingerprint Identity Verification Trust Fund. Sporting or shooting clubs can also be licensed to sell ammunition for regulated shooting, with the license issued to a qualified club officer. The licensing authority can revoke or suspend licenses for violations, and individuals who are denied a license or have their license revoked can seek judicial review within 30 days. Selling ammunition without a proper license is punishable by a fine between $500 and $1,000 or imprisonment for six months to two years. The bill also repeals a previously existing section of the law, suggesting a comprehensive update to ammunition sales regulations.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1678