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3 Co-sponsors
History
- Substituted by A1069
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.328
- Referred to codes
- Referred to codes
Companion bill
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Exempts manufacturers of firearm silencers from being charged under certain sections of the penal law in certain situations
Signed by Governor · Sponsor RoAnn Destito
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Sponsor's memo
Title of bill
An act to amend the penal law, in relation to exempting the manufacturers of firearm silencers from certain provisions of such law
Purpose
This bill will permit New York manufacturers, where properly licensed, to manufacture, possess, transport, repair and dispose of firearm suppressors for governmental use only.
Summary of provisions
The bill would include firearm silencers within the current exemption for manufacture and sale of certain firearms which are otherwise prohibited in New York State, where such weapons are manufactured and sold to various state and local police departments. It would also permit New York manufacturers to repair such weapons.
Existing law
Under current law, and in the absence of an existing defense contract with the federal government, it is unlawful for a duly licensed gun manufacturer to manufacture, possess, transport, and dispose of firearm suppressors within the state of New York. Under current law, manufacturers of machine guns, assault weapons, switchblades and other dangerous instrumentalities can manufacture, possess and sell these items as merchandise to state, local and federal police and military authorities.
Justification
This bill is a technical amendment to the provision of law which authorizes the manufacture and sale of various dangerous instruentalities to law enforcement and the military. The current law fails to allow the manufacture and sale of firearm suppressors to law enforcement in the state of New York. Current law also prohibits New York manufacturers from repairing such weapons.
Legislative history
2008: S.7661-A/A.11847.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Immediately.
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