Revision: May 6, 2024, 1:28 p.m.
Rep. Spillane, Rock. 2
May 6, 2024
2024-1770h
12/06
Floor Amendment to SB 503
Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:
AN ACT relative to requiring a criminal background check when applying for a fish and game guide license and modifying the penalties for the possession or sale of certain weapons.
Amend the bill by replacing all after section 2 with the following:
3 Pistols and Revolvers; Carrying or Selling Weapons. RSA 159:16 is repealed and reenacted to read as follows:
159:16 Carrying or Selling Weapons.
I. Any person under the age of 18 who carries on his or her person any blackjack, slung shot, or metallic knuckles shall be guilty of a violation; and such weapon or articles so carried by such a person shall be forfeited to the state.
II. Any person who sells, delivers, or otherwise transfers any blackjack, slung shot, or metallic knuckles to a person under the age of 18 shall be guilty of a violation.
4 Repeal. RSA 159:17, relative to exceptions to the prohibition against carrying or selling weapons, is repealed.
I. Sections 1 and 2 of this act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
II. The remainder of this act shall take effect January 1, 2025.
2024-1770h
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill requires a criminal background check when applying for a fish and game guide license and modifies the penalties for the sale of certain weapons.