DEFINITION OF MUZZLE LOADING FIREARM

House Bill 6202

Sponsor:  Rep. Scott Hummel

Committee:  Conservation and Outdoor Recreation

Complete to 11-8-04

A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 6202 AS INTRODUCED 9-9-04

The bill would amend Parts 401 (Wildlife Conservation) and 435 (Hunting and Fishing Licensing) of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to define "muzzle loading" as it relates to firearms to mean a firearm that is designed to use black powder (or a substitute) and cannot use fixed ammunition, whether or not the firearm is loaded at the muzzle. 

MCL 324.40103 and 324.43505

FISCAL IMPACT:

There would be no fiscal impact on the State or on local governmental units.

                                                                                           Legislative Analyst:   Mark Wolf

                                                                                                  Fiscal Analyst:   Kirk Lindquist

■ This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.