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- Referred to consumer protection
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Includes cases and covers for cellular telephones, within the prohibitions related to imitation weapons
In Assembly Committee · Codes · Sponsor Jeffrey Dinowitz
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BILL NUMBER:S6014
Title of bill
An act to amend the general business law, in relation to prohibiting cases and covers for wireless communications devices which are imitation weapons
Purpose
This legislation prohibits the sale of wireless communication device covers that are made to look like weapons.
Summary of provisions
Section 1: Subdivision 2 of section 871 of general business law, as added by chapter 475 of the laws of 1988, is amended and a new subdivision 3 is added.
Section 2: Sets the effective date.
Justification
Manufacturers have begun to make cell phone cases that look firearms. When the phone is tucked into a pocket, the case looks like the holster of a firearm. This is extremely dangerous for citizens and makes it difficult for law enforcement to know whether or not an individual is armed with a actual firearm This legislation prohibits the sale, distribution, manufacturing or importation of a case or cover for a wireless communication device that could reasonably be perceived to be an actual weapon.
Legislative history
This is a new bill.
Fiscal implications
None to the state.
EFFECTIVE DATE:. This act shall take effect immediately
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