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- Print number 4753b
- Amend (t) and recommit to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation
- Referred to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation
- Reported and committed to codes
- Print number 4753a
- Amend and recommit to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation
- Referred to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation
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Prohibits the possession of concealed firearms in national parks and national wildlife refuge systems
In Assembly Committee · Codes · Sponsor Steven Englebright
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Title of bill
An act to amend the parks, recreation and historic preservation law, in relation to prohibiting the possession of concealed firearms in national parks and national wildlife refuge systems
Purpose or general idea of the bill
To prohibit the possession of concealed firearms in any national park or national wildlife refuge system
Summary of provisions
The parks, recreation and historical preservation law is amended by adding a new section 13.31 which will enact the prohibition of concealed firearms in national parks and national wildlife refuge systems. Except as provided in this section and otherwise specifically permitted in law, no person, other than a member of a federal, state or municipal law enforcement agency, shall introduce or possess, either upon his or her person or within a vehicle or other place of storage, any concealed firearm in any national park or national wildlife refuge system.
The prohibition in subdivision one of this section shall not apply: to privately owned residences within national parks and national wildlife refuge systems and to the extent the firearm is used in connection with hunting where authorized by state and federal law.
A violation of the provisions of this section shall be subject to a civil penalty not to exceed one thousand dollars.
Justification
An amendment to the Federal Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights Act of 2009 (H.R. 627) turns back a federal regulation in place since 1983 that prohibited the carrying of concealed weapons in national parks and national wildlife refuge systems. This amendment allows, however, for the state's to regulate the carrying of concealed weapons within national parks and national wildlife refuge systems. Allowing for the carrying of concealed weapons in New York State's national parks and national wildlife refuge systems creates a confusing, burdensome, and unnecessary inconsistencies regarding firearm regulations as it conflicts with current State Park add DEC rules prohibiting the carrying of concealed firearms except during hunting season by licensed hunters during regulated seasons.
In the interest of public safety and the protection of natural resources, as well as consistency of statute among State and Federal parklands, it is necessary to prohibit the possession of concealed firearms in any national park and national wildlife refuge system within the State.
Legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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