Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits large-capacity ammunition magazines capable of holding more than 10 rounds, effective July 1, 2014.

Highlights:

• Prohibits the manufacture, import, sale, or transferring any large-capacity magazine as well as the possession of any large-capacity magazine regardless of the date the magazine was acquired (Sec. 3.5).

• Defines “large-capacity magazine” as any ammunition feeding device with the capacity to accept more than 10 rounds, excluding a tubular magazine in a lever-action firearm (Sec. 2).

• Specifies that individuals involved in manufacturing, importing, owning, selling or purchasing any large-capacity magazine will assess a maximum penalty of 1 year in prison (Sec. 3.5).

• Establishes a penalty of either an infraction with a maximum penalty of $100 or a misdemeanor with a maximum penalty of $100, 1 year in prison, or both for the possession of any large-capacity magazine (Sec. 3.5).

• Requires any individual who, prior to July 1, 2014, legally possesses a large-capacity magazine to dispose of the magazine through any of the following measures (Sec. 3.5):
• By removal of the magazine from the state;
• By selling the magazine to a licensed firearm dealer prior to July 1, 2014;
• By destroying of the magazine; or
• By surrendering of the magazine to a law enforcement agency for destruction.

• Exempts certain entities from the provisions of this bill including, but not limited to the following (Secs. 4, 6 & 7):
• A federal, state county or city law enforcement agency;
• An armored vehicle business; or
• A special weapons permit holder.

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