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1999 SESSION

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SB 1303 Control of firearms.

Introduced by: Emmett W. Hanger, Jr. | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Control of firearms. Deletes provisions which preserve the validity of local firearm control ordinances adopted prior to January 1, 1987. The bill also (i) repeals a 1944 act which allowed Arlington County (described by population density) to require sellers and purchasers of pistols and revolvers to obtain a permit, (ii) repeals provisions which allow any county to require sellers of pistols and revolvers to furnish the name and address of purchasers, and (iii) requires localities to destroy records kept pursuant to certain firearm control ordinances.

FULL TEXT

• 01/21/99  Senate: Presented & ordered printed 999835666  pdf

HISTORY

• 01/21/99  Senate: Presented & ordered printed 999835666
• 01/21/99  Senate: Referred to Committee on Local Government
• 02/09/99  Senate: Left in Local Government