Bill Text: MI SB0964 | 2013-2014 | 97th Legislature | Introduced

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Bill Title: Weapons; firearms; definition of firearm in MCL 8.3t; modify. Amends sec. 3t of 1846 RS 1 (MCL 8.3t).

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 4-0)

Status: (Vetoed) 2014-12-30 - Vetoed By Governor 12/29/2014 [SB0964 Detail]

Download: Michigan-2013-SB0964-Introduced.html

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SENATE BILL No. 964

 

 

Introduced by Senators PAVLOV, HILDENBRAND, HUNE and JONES.

 

 

     A bill to amend 1846 RS 1, entitled

 

"Of the statutes,"

 

by amending section 3t (MCL 8.3t).

 

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:

 

     Sec. 3t. The word "firearm", except as otherwise specifically

 

defined in the statutes, shall be construed to include statute,

 

includes any weapon from which a dangerous projectile may be

 

propelled by using explosives, gas or air as a means of propulsion,

 

except an explosive, but does not include any smooth bore rifle or

 

handgun weapon designed and manufactured exclusively for propelling

 

BB's not exceeding .177 calibre to fire a projectile by means of

 

spring, gas, or air.