Source: http://open.nysenate.gov/legislation/bill/S4538
Timestamp: 2014-03-12 17:20:32
Document Index: 112806579

Matched Legal Cases: ['§396', '§265', '§255', '§265', '§265', '§255']

S4538-2011 - NY Senate Open Legislation - Requires the safe storage of all guns, either in a safe or with a locking device, and provides penalties for simple and complex violations; requires notices - New York State Senate
Bill S4538-2011
Requires the safe storage of all guns, either in a safe or with a locking device, and provides penalties for simple and complex violations; requires notices
A381-2011
S4538-2013 Sponsor:ESPAILLAT
AVELLA, GIANARIS
Law: Amd Pen L, generally; amd §396-ee, Gen Bus L
Apr 11, 2011: REFERRED TO CODES
BILL NUMBER:S4538TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the penal law and the general business law, in relation to safe weapon storagePURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL: To provide regulations for safe storage of firearms in order to prevent injury and death, particularly in children, by unintentional access, discharge and use of weapons.SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC PROVISIONS: Section 1: The act shall be known as the "safe weapon storage act."Section 2: Recites the legislative findings.Section 3: Nine new sections amending the penal law to include:§265.50 defines "safe storage depository", "safety locking device"and "weapon";§255.51 excludes any duly licensed manufacturer of weapons from §265.52;§265.52 defines failure to store safely in the second degree as unsafe Storage or leaving of a weapon when not in immediate possession or control, thereby resulting in a violation;§255.53 defines failure to store safely in the first degree as failing t