Bill > H2684

This bill amends Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 140 by adding a new section that clarifies the rights of firearm owners when their weapons have been temporarily stored with private businesses such as licensed retailers or bonded warehouses. The bill ensures that individuals are entitled to the return of their firearms, with a specific provision that if the weapon was transferred to storage without the explicit written consent of the owner, no fees can be charged for retrieving the firearm. The legislation broadly applies to situations where firearms might be stored for various reasons, including repair, modification, warranty work, replacement, or maintenance. By explicitly stating that owners are entitled to the return of their property "notwithstanding any general or special law or regulation to the contrary," the bill appears to establish a clear legal right for firearm owners to reclaim their weapons from private businesses, potentially overriding any existing restrictions that might have previously complicated such retrievals.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2684