Signed by Governor Gary Herbert

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that exempts firearms, firearm actions or receivers, and firearm accessories and ammunition that are manufactured in Utah from federal laws and regulations.

Highlights:

-Specifies that exemption does not apply to firearms, firearm actions or receivers, or firearm accessories and ammunition that travel in interstate commerce (Sec. 2). -Specifies that the exemption does not apply to the following (Sec. 4):

-Firearms that cannot be carried and used by only 1 individual; -Firearms with a bore diameter that is larger than 1-1/2 inches and uses smokeless powder, not black powder, as a propellant; -Firearms that discharge more than 1 projectile at a time, other than a shotgun; and -Ammunition that explodes using chemical energy after the projectile leaves the firearm.

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that exempts firearms, firearm actions or receivers, and firearm accessories and ammunition that are manufactured in Utah from federal laws and regulations.

Highlights:

-Specifies that exemption does not apply to firearms, firearm actions or receivers, or firearm accessories and ammunition that travel in interstate commerce (Sec. 2). -Specifies that the exemption does not apply to the following (Sec. 4):

-Firearms that cannot be carried and used by only 1 individual; -Firearms with a bore diameter that is larger than 1-1/2 inches and uses smokeless powder, not black powder, as a propellant; -Firearms that discharge more than 1 projectile at a time, other than a shotgun; and -Ammunition that explodes using chemical energy after the projectile leaves the firearm.

Full Bill Text