Bill Summaries: H705 (2013-2014 Session)

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  • Bill H 705 (2013-2014)
    Summary date: Apr 10 2013 - View summary

    Amends GS 14-409.40, (Statewide uniformity of local regulation), providing that it is the intent of the section to deter and prevent the violation of rights relating to firearms, ammunition, and components, protected under the Constitution and laws of NC, by the abuse of official authority by way of enactments and regulations in violation of State law or under color of local or State authority. Establishes that no county or municipality can regulate the taxation, manufacture, or transportation of firearms, firearms ammunition, components of firearms, dealers in firearms, or dealers in handgun components or parts.

    Sets out the prohibitions and penalties in regards to local governments or other entities that violate the General Assembly's occupation of the whole field of firearms and ammunition regulation, including a possible $5,000 fine assessed against an elected or appointed local government official who knowingly and willfully violated this section, or an assessment of damages and fees awarded to organizations whose membership was adversely affected by the violation of this section by local government or other entities.

    Effective December 1, 2013.
    Criminal Justice
    GS 14

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