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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND | |
IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY | |
JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2014 | |
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A N A C T | |
RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES - WEAPONS | |
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Introduced By: Representatives Jacquard, and Palangio | |
Date Introduced: February 27, 2014 | |
Referred To: House Judiciary | |
(State Police) | |
It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows: | |
1 | SECTION 1. Chapter 11-47 of the General Laws entitled "Weapons" is hereby amended |
2 | by adding thereto the following section: |
3 | 11-47-63. Prohibition of possession of explosive materials. – (a) Any person who is |
4 | prohibited from possessing a firearm shall be prohibited from the possession of explosive |
5 | materials as defined in 27 CFR 555.23 – List of explosive materials. Any license or permit, issued |
6 | to a person so prohibited to conduct blasting operations or conduct displays of fireworks or |
7 | pyrotechnics shall be immediately revoked or suspended for the duration of the prohibition to |
8 | possess firearms. |
9 | (b) Every person who violates the provisions of this section shall, upon conviction, be |
10 | punished by imprisonment of not more than five (5) years, or a fine of not more than five |
11 | thousand dollars ($5,000), or both. |
12 | SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage. |
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EXPLANATION | |
BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL | |
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A N A C T | |
RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES - WEAPONS | |
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1 | This act would make it illegal for any person prohibited from possessing a firearm from |
2 | possessing explosive materials, or conducting displays of fireworks or pyrotechnics. |
3 | This act would take effect upon passage. |
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