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HB 1381 - Prohibits Government Funded Gun Buyback Programs - North Dakota Key Vote

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Title: Prohibits Government Funded Gun Buyback Programs

Signed by Governor Doug Burgum


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Title: Prohibits Government Funded Gun Buyback Programs

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits a government funded gun buyback program.

Highlights:

 

  • Prohibits a state agency, political subdivision, or any law enforcement agency in the state from conducting a firearm buyback program or participating in the implementation, administration, or operation of a firearm buyback program (Sec. 1).

  • Defines “firearm buyback program” as a program to purchase privately owned firearms, firearm parts, or ammunition from private individuals, or organizations for the following purposes, including (Sec. 1):

    • Providing cash, gifts, or vouches;

    • Reducing the number of firearms, firearm parts, or ammunition owned by civilians; or

    • Permitting a civilian to sell a firearm to the government without fear of prosecution.

  • Specifies that firearm buyback program does not include the purchase of firearms, firearm parts, or ammunition from a licensed firearms dealer, or a program to purchase firearms, firearm parts, or ammunition for law enforcement purposes (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text

See How Your Politicians Voted

Title: Prohibits Government Funded Gun Buyback Programs

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits a government funded gun buyback program.

Highlights:

 

  • Prohibits a state agency, political subdivision, or any law enforcement agency in the state from conducting a firearm buyback program or participating in the implementation, administration, or operation of a firearm buyback program (Sec. 1).

  • Defines “firearm buyback program” as a program to purchase privately owned firearms, firearm parts, or ammunition from private individuals, or organizations for the following purposes, including (Sec. 1):

    • Providing cash, gifts, or vouches;

    • Reducing the number of firearms, firearm parts, or ammunition owned by civilians; or

    • Permitting a civilian to sell a firearm to the government without fear of prosecution.

  • Specifies that firearm buyback program does not include the purchase of firearms, firearm parts, or ammunition from a licensed firearms dealer, or a program to purchase firearms, firearm parts, or ammunition for law enforcement purposes (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text

Title: Prohibits Government Funded Gun Buyback Programs

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