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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

     

     Introduced By: Senators Lynch, Doyle, and Gallo

     Date Introduced: March 05, 2014

     Referred To: Senate Judiciary

     It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

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     SECTION 1. Chapter 11-47 of the General Laws entitled "Weapons" is hereby amended

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by adding thereto the following section:

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     11-47-63. Possession of firearms in airports. – (a) No person shall possess or transport

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or attempt to transport any firearm through any security checkpoint or in any restricted area on

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airport property.

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     (1) For the purpose of this section, "airport property" means the property of any public

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airport facility as defined in § 1-2-3.1.

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     (2) Every person violating the provisions of this section shall, upon conviction be

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sentenced to imprisonment for not less than one year nor more than five (5) years, or shall be

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fined not less than five hundred dollars ($500) nor more than five thousand dollars ($5,000).

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     (b) The provisions of this section shall not apply to any person who shall be exempt

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pursuant to the provisions of § 11-47-9 while in the performance of duty or individuals with

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documented authorization to carry weapons onto an airline consistent with applicable federal

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aviation regulations.

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     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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     This act would restrict the possession or transportation of firearms at airports.

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     This act would take effect upon passage.

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