5078-S AMH WALJ BUR 122

SSB 5078 - H AMD TO CRJ COMM AMD (H-1752.1/23) 629

By Representative Walsh

NOT ADOPTED 04/10/2023

On page 2, after line 14 of the striking amendment, insert the following:

"(6) The legislature intends to exclude non-profit organizations that exist to promote outdoor recreation, including shooting sports, from the requirements of this act."

On page 2, line 23 of the striking amendment, after "person." insert ""Firearm industry member" does not include non-profit organizations that exist to promote outdoor recreation, including shooting sports, regardless of whether such organizations qualify for an exemption from taxation pursuant to Title 26 U.S.C. Sec. 501(c)(3) of the federal internal revenue code of 1986, as amended."

On page 2, line 37 of the striking amendment, after "law." insert ""Firearm trafficker" does not include a person who participates in charitable fundraising activities that involve the auction or raffle of a firearm."

On page 4, line 1 of the striking amendment, after "product" insert "or one who participates in charitable fundraising activities that involve the auction or raffle of a firearm"

EFFECT: Modifies the committee striking amendment as follows:

(1) Adds wording stating the legislature intends to exclude non-profit organizations that exist to promote outdoor recreation, including shooting sports, from the bill's requirements.

(2) Excludes non-profit organizations that exist to promote outdoor recreation, including shooting sports, from the definition of "firearm industry member."

(3) Excludes persons who participate in charitable fundraising activities that involve the auction or raffle of a firearm from the definitions of "firearm trafficker" and "straw purchaser."

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