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MA H2120

MA H2120
Relative to the lawful sale of ammunition


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Introduced
01/20/2015
In Committee
01/20/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to allow for the lawful sale of inert ammunition components from certain out-of-state vendors to lawfully licensed gun owners in the Commonwealth. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to amend Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 140, Section 23, to allow out-of-state companies to sell and deliver "inert ammunition components" to individuals in Massachusetts who are lawfully licensed to possess or purchase ammunition, without those out-of-state companies needing to be licensed in Massachusetts. "Inert components" are defined as items like cases, bullets, shot, and wads, which are parts of ammunition but not fully assembled cartridges. This sale and delivery can occur through common methods of interstate commerce, such as the internet or mail, but all deliveries, whether in person or by common carrier, must require the signature and photographic identification of the licensed recipient. This change aims to facilitate the lawful sale of these specific ammunition parts to licensed gun owners in the Commonwealth.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (18)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4611 (on 09/15/2016)

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H2120 03/12/2015
Bill https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H2120.pdf 03/12/2015
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