Bill > H3069

This bill amends Chapter 269 of the Massachusetts General Laws to impose penalties on the owners of motor vehicles that contain illegal firearms. The key provisions are: 1. Defines "firearm" as any pistol, revolver, rifle, or smoothbore arm that can discharge a shot, bullet, or pellet, and "owner" as a person, other than a lienholder, having registration of the vehicle. 2. Imposes an administrative penalty of $2,000 plus towing and storage fees on the owner of a vehicle containing an illegal firearm. If the violation occurs within 500 feet of a public park or school, the penalty is $3,000 plus fees. 3. Authorizes police officers to seize and impound the vehicle if they have probable cause to believe it contains an illegal firearm. 4. Establishes a process for the sale of unclaimed vehicles, with the proceeds first covering any outstanding fines or fees, and the remaining funds deposited into the Commonwealth's Law Enforcement Trust Fund.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3069