SF 3605

as introduced - 90th Legislature (2017 - 2018) Posted on 03/20/2018 09:22am

A bill for an act
relating to public safety; establishing a crime for manufacturing, transferring, or
possessing certain assault weapons; providing for disposal or registration of existing
assault weapons; defining terms; classifying data; clarifying language; providing
criminal penalties; amending Minnesota Statutes 2016, sections 13.87, subdivision
2; 624.712, subdivision 7, by adding subdivisions; 624.713; proposing coding for
new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 624.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 13.87, subdivision 2, is amended to read:

Subd. 2.

Firearms data.

All data pertaining to the purchase or transfer of firearms new text begin , the
possession of assault weapons, new text end and applications for permits to carry firearms deleted text begin which deleted text end new text begin that new text end are
collected by government entities pursuant to sections 624.712 to 624.719 are private deleted text begin , pursuant
to section 13.02, subdivision 12 deleted text end new text begin data on individuals new text end .

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective September 1, 2018.
new text end

Sec. 2.

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 624.712, subdivision 7, is amended to read:

Subd. 7.

deleted text begin Semiautomatic military-style deleted text end Assault weapon.

" deleted text begin Semiautomatic military-style deleted text end
Assault weapon" means new text begin any new text end :

deleted text begin (1) any of the following firearms:
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deleted text begin (i) Avtomat Kalashnikov (AK-47) semiautomatic rifle type;
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deleted text begin (ii) Beretta AR-70 and BM-59 semiautomatic rifle types;
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deleted text begin (iii) Colt AR-15 semiautomatic rifle type;
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deleted text begin (iv) Daewoo Max-1 and Max-2 semiautomatic rifle types;
deleted text end

deleted text begin (v) Famas MAS semiautomatic rifle type;
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deleted text begin (vi) Fabrique Nationale FN-LAR and FN-FNC semiautomatic rifle types;
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deleted text begin (vii) Galil semiautomatic rifle type;
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deleted text begin (viii) Heckler & Koch HK-91, HK-93, and HK-94 semiautomatic rifle types;
deleted text end

deleted text begin (ix) Ingram MAC-10 and MAC-11 semiautomatic pistol and carbine types;
deleted text end

deleted text begin (x) Intratec TEC-9 semiautomatic pistol type;
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deleted text begin (xi) Sigarms SIG 550SP and SIG 551SP semiautomatic rifle types;
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deleted text begin (xii) SKS with detachable magazine semiautomatic rifle type;
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deleted text begin (xiii) Steyr AUG semiautomatic rifle type;
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deleted text begin (xiv) Street Sweeper and Striker-12 revolving-cylinder shotgun types;
deleted text end

deleted text begin (xv) USAS-12 semiautomatic shotgun type;
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deleted text begin (xvi) Uzi semiautomatic pistol and carbine types; or
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deleted text begin (xvii) Valmet M76 and M78 semiautomatic rifle types;
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deleted text begin (2) any firearm that is another model made by the same manufacturer as one of the
firearms listed in clause (1), and has the same action design as one of the listed firearms,
and is a redesigned, renamed, or renumbered version of one of the firearms listed in clause
(1), or has a slight modification or enhancement, including but not limited to a folding or
retractable stock; adjustable sight; case deflector for left-handed shooters; shorter barrel;
wooden, plastic, or metal stock; larger clip size; different caliber; or a bayonet mount; and
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deleted text begin (3) any firearm that has been manufactured or sold by another company under a licensing
agreement with a manufacturer of one of the firearms listed in clause (1) entered into after
the effective date of Laws 1993, chapter 326, to manufacture or sell firearms that are identical
or nearly identical to those listed in clause (1), or described in clause (2), regardless of the
company of production or country of origin.
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deleted text begin The weapons listed in clause (1), except those listed in items (iii), (ix), (x), (xiv), and
(xv), are the weapons the importation of which was barred by the Bureau of Alcohol,
Tobacco, and Firearms of the United States Department of the Treasury in July 1989.
deleted text end

deleted text begin Except as otherwise specifically provided in paragraph (d), a firearm is not a
"semiautomatic military-style assault weapon" if it is generally recognized as particularly
suitable for or readily adaptable to sporting purposes under United States Code, title 18,
section 925, paragraph (d)(3), or any regulations adopted pursuant to that law.
deleted text end

new text begin (1) semiautomatic rifle that has the capacity to accept a detachable magazine and has
one or more of the following:
new text end

new text begin (i) a pistol grip or thumbhole stock;
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new text begin (ii) any feature capable of functioning as a protruding grip that can be held by the
nontrigger hand;
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new text begin (iii) a folding or telescoping stock; or
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new text begin (iv) a shroud attached to the barrel, or that partially or completely encircles the barrel,
allowing the bearer to hold the firearm with the nontrigger hand without being burned, but
excluding a slide that encloses the barrel;
new text end

new text begin (2) semiautomatic pistol, or any semiautomatic, centerfire, or rimfire rifle with a fixed
magazine, that has the capacity to accept more than seven rounds of ammunition;
new text end

new text begin (3) semiautomatic pistol that has the capacity to accept a detachable magazine and has
one or more of the following:
new text end

new text begin (i) any feature capable of functioning as a protruding grip that can be held by the
nontrigger hand;
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new text begin (ii) a folding, telescoping, or thumbhole stock;
new text end

new text begin (iii) a shroud attached to the barrel, or that partially or completely encircles the barrel,
allowing the bearer to hold the firearm with the nontrigger hand without being burned, but
excluding a slide that encloses the barrel; or
new text end

new text begin (iv) the capacity to accept a detachable magazine at any location outside of the pistol
grip;
new text end

new text begin (4) semiautomatic shotgun that has one or more of the following:
new text end

new text begin (i) a pistol grip or thumbhole stock;
new text end

new text begin (ii) any feature capable of functioning as a protruding grip that can be held by the
nontrigger hand;
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new text begin (iii) a folding or telescoping stock;
new text end

new text begin (iv) a fixed magazine capacity in excess of seven rounds; or
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new text begin (v) an ability to accept a detachable magazine;
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new text begin (5) shotgun with a revolving cylinder; or
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new text begin (6) conversion kit, part, or combination of parts from which an assault weapon can be
assembled if those parts are in the possession or under the control of the same person.
new text end

new text begin Assault weapon does not include any firearm that has been made permanently inoperable.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective September 1, 2018, and applies to crimes
committed on or after that date.
new text end

Sec. 3.

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 624.712, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:

new text begin Subd. 13. new text end

new text begin Detachable magazine. new text end

new text begin "Detachable magazine" means an ammunition feeding
device that can be loaded or unloaded while detached from a firearm and readily inserted
into a firearm.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective September 1, 2018, and applies to crimes
committed on or after that date.
new text end

Sec. 4.

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 624.712, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:

new text begin Subd. 14. new text end

new text begin Fixed magazine. new text end

new text begin "Fixed magazine" means an ammunition feeding device
contained in or permanently attached to a firearm in such a manner that the device cannot
be removed without disassembly of the firearm action.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective September 1, 2018, and applies to crimes
committed on or after that date.
new text end

Sec. 5.

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 624.713, is amended to read:

624.713 CERTAIN PERSONS NOT TO POSSESS FIREARMS.

Subdivision 1.

Ineligible persons.

The following persons shall not be entitled to possess
ammunition or a pistol deleted text begin or semiautomatic military-style assault weapon deleted text end or, except for clause
(1), any other firearm:

(1) a person under the age of 18 years except that a person under 18 may possess
ammunition designed for use in a firearm that the person may lawfully possess and may
carry or possess a pistol deleted text begin or semiautomatic military-style assault weapon deleted text end new text begin : new text end (i) in the actual
presence or under the direct supervision of the person's parent or guardian, (ii) for the
purpose of military drill under the auspices of a legally recognized military organization
and under competent supervision, (iii) for the purpose of instruction, competition, or target
practice on a firing range approved by the chief of police or county sheriff in whose
jurisdiction the range is located and under direct supervision; or (iv) if the person has
successfully completed a course designed to teach marksmanship and safety with a pistol
deleted text begin or semiautomatic military-style assault weapon deleted text end and approved by the commissioner of natural
resources;

(2) except as otherwise provided in clause (9), a person who has been convicted of, or
adjudicated delinquent or convicted as an extended jurisdiction juvenile for committing, in
this state or elsewhere, a crime of violence. For purposes of this section, crime of violence
includes crimes in other states or jurisdictions which would have been crimes of violence
as herein defined if they had been committed in this state;

(3) a person who is or has ever been committed in Minnesota or elsewhere by a judicial
determination that the person is mentally ill, developmentally disabled, or mentally ill and
dangerous to the public, as defined in section 253B.02, to a treatment facility, or who has
ever been found incompetent to stand trial or not guilty by reason of mental illness, unless
the person's ability to possess a firearm and ammunition has been restored under subdivision
4;

(4) a person who has been convicted in Minnesota or elsewhere of a misdemeanor or
gross misdemeanor violation of chapter 152, unless three years have elapsed since the date
of conviction and, during that time, the person has not been convicted of any other such
violation of chapter 152 or a similar law of another state; or a person who is or has ever
been committed by a judicial determination for treatment for the habitual use of a controlled
substance or marijuana, as defined in sections 152.01 and 152.02, unless the person's ability
to possess a firearm and ammunition has been restored under subdivision 4;

(5) a person who has been committed to a treatment facility in Minnesota or elsewhere
by a judicial determination that the person is chemically dependent as defined in section
253B.02, unless the person has completed treatment or the person's ability to possess a
firearm and ammunition has been restored under subdivision 4. Property rights may not be
abated but access may be restricted by the courts;

(6) a peace officer who is informally admitted to a treatment facility pursuant to section
253B.04 for chemical dependency, unless the officer possesses a certificate from the head
of the treatment facility discharging or provisionally discharging the officer from the
treatment facility. Property rights may not be abated but access may be restricted by the
courts;

(7) a person, including a person under the jurisdiction of the juvenile court, who has
been charged with committing a crime of violence and has been placed in a pretrial diversion
program by the court before disposition, until the person has completed the diversion program
and the charge of committing the crime of violence has been dismissed;

(8) except as otherwise provided in clause (9), a person who has been convicted in
another state of committing an offense similar to the offense described in section 609.224,
subdivision 3, against a family or household member or section 609.2242, subdivision 3,
unless three years have elapsed since the date of conviction and, during that time, the person
has not been convicted of any other violation of section 609.224, subdivision 3, or 609.2242,
subdivision 3, or a similar law of another state;

(9) a person who has been convicted in this state or elsewhere of assaulting a family or
household member and who was found by the court to have used a firearm in any way
during commission of the assault is prohibited from possessing any type of firearm or
ammunition for the period determined by the sentencing court;

(10) a person who:

(i) has been convicted in any court of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term
exceeding one year;

(ii) is a fugitive from justice as a result of having fled from any state to avoid prosecution
for a crime or to avoid giving testimony in any criminal proceeding;

(iii) is an unlawful user of any controlled substance as defined in chapter 152;

(iv) has been judicially committed to a treatment facility in Minnesota or elsewhere as
a person who is mentally ill, developmentally disabled, or mentally ill and dangerous to the
public, as defined in section 253B.02;

(v) is an alien who is illegally or unlawfully in the United States;

(vi) has been discharged from the armed forces of the United States under dishonorable
conditions;

(vii) has renounced the person's citizenship having been a citizen of the United States;
or

(viii) is disqualified from possessing a firearm under United States Code, title 18, section
922(g)(8) or (9), as amended through March 1, 2014;

(11) a person who has been convicted of the following offenses at the gross misdemeanor
level, unless three years have elapsed since the date of conviction and, during that time, the
person has not been convicted of any other violation of these sections: section 609.229
(crimes committed for the benefit of a gang); 609.2231, subdivision 4 (assaults motivated
by bias); 609.255 (false imprisonment); 609.378 (neglect or endangerment of a child);
609.582, subdivision 4 (burglary in the fourth degree); 609.665 (setting a spring gun); 609.71
(riot); or 609.749 (stalking). For purposes of this paragraph, the specified gross misdemeanor
convictions include crimes committed in other states or jurisdictions which would have
been gross misdemeanors if conviction occurred in this state;

(12) a person who has been convicted of a violation of section 609.224 if the court
determined that the assault was against a family or household member in accordance with
section 609.2242, subdivision 3 (domestic assault), unless three years have elapsed since
the date of conviction and, during that time, the person has not been convicted of another
violation of section 609.224 or a violation of a section listed in clause (11); or

(13) a person who is subject to an order for protection as described in section 260C.201,
subdivision 3, paragraph (d), or 518B.01, subdivision 6, paragraph (g).

A person who issues a certificate pursuant to this section in good faith is not liable for
damages resulting or arising from the actions or misconduct with a firearm or ammunition
committed by the individual who is the subject of the certificate.

The prohibition in this subdivision relating to the possession of firearms other than
pistols deleted text begin and semiautomatic military-style assault weapons deleted text end does not apply retroactively to
persons who are prohibited from possessing a pistol deleted text begin or semiautomatic military-style assault
weapon deleted text end under this subdivision before August 1, 1994.

The lifetime prohibition on possessing, receiving, shipping, or transporting firearms and
ammunition for persons convicted or adjudicated delinquent of a crime of violence in clause
(2), applies only to offenders who are discharged from sentence or court supervision for a
crime of violence on or after August 1, 1993.

For purposes of this section, "judicial determination" means a court proceeding pursuant
to sections 253B.07 to 253B.09 or a comparable law from another state.

Subd. 1a.

Ineligible to receive, ship, transport.

A person presently charged with a
crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year shall not be entitled to
receive, ship, or transport any pistol deleted text begin or semiautomatic military-style assault weapon deleted text end or
ammunition designed for use in a pistol deleted text begin or semiautomatic military-style assault weapon deleted text end . A
violation of this subdivision is a gross misdemeanor.

Subd. 2.

Penalties.

(a) A person named in subdivision 1, clause (1), who possesses
ammunition or a pistol deleted text begin or semiautomatic military-style assault weapon deleted text end in violation of that
clause is guilty of a felony and may be sentenced to imprisonment for not more than five
years or to payment of a fine of not more than $10,000, or both.

(b) A person named in subdivision 1, clause (2), who possesses any type of firearm or
ammunition new text begin other than an assault weapon new text end is guilty of a felony and may be sentenced to
imprisonment for not more than 15 years or to payment of a fine of not more than $30,000,
or both. This paragraph does not apply to any person who has received a relief of disability
under United States Code, title 18, section 925, or whose ability to possess firearms and
ammunition has been restored under section 609.165, subdivision 1d.

(c) A person named in any other clause of subdivision 1 who possesses any type of
firearm or ammunition new text begin other than an assault weapon new text end is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.

Subd. 3.

Notice.

(a) When a person is convicted of, or adjudicated delinquent or convicted
as an extended jurisdiction juvenile for committing, a crime of violence as defined in section
624.712, subdivision 5, the court shall inform the defendant that the defendant is prohibited
from possessing deleted text begin ammunition or deleted text end a deleted text begin pistol or semiautomatic military-style assault weapon deleted text end
new text begin firearm new text end for the remainder of the person's lifetime, and that it is a felony offense to violate
this prohibition. The failure of the court to provide this information to a defendant does not
affect the applicability of the deleted text begin ammunition or pistol or semiautomatic military-style assault
weapon deleted text end new text begin firearm new text end possession prohibition or the felony penalty to that defendant.

(b) When a person, including a person under the jurisdiction of the juvenile court, is
charged with committing a crime of violence and is placed in a pretrial diversion program
by the court before disposition, the court shall inform the defendant that: (1) the defendant
is prohibited from possessing a deleted text begin pistol or semiautomatic military-style assault weapon or
ammunition designed for use in a pistol or semiautomatic military-style assault weapon deleted text end
new text begin firearm new text end until the person has completed the diversion program and the charge of committing
a crime of violence has been dismissed; (2) it is a gross misdemeanor offense to violate this
prohibition; and (3) if the defendant violates this condition of participation in the diversion
program, the charge of committing a crime of violence may be prosecuted. The failure of
the court to provide this information to a defendant does not affect the applicability of the
deleted text begin ammunition or pistol or semiautomatic military-style assault weapon deleted text end new text begin firearm new text end possession
prohibition or the gross misdemeanor penalty to that defendant.

(c) A court shall notify a person subject to subdivision 1, clause (3), of the prohibitions
described in that clause and those described in United States Code, title 18, sections 922(d)(4)
and 922(g)(4).

Subd. 4.

Restoration of firearms and ammunition eligibility to civilly committed
person; petition authorized.

(a) A person who is prohibited from possessing a firearm or
ammunition under subdivision 1, due to commitment resulting from a judicial determination
that the person is mentally ill, developmentally disabled, mentally ill and dangerous, or
chemically dependent, may petition a court to restore the person's ability to possess a firearm
or ammunition.

(b) The court may grant the relief sought in paragraph (a) in accordance with the
principles of due process if the circumstances regarding the person's disqualifying condition
and the person's record and reputation are determined to be such that:

(1) the person is not likely to act in a manner that is dangerous to public safety; and

(2) the granting of relief would not be contrary to the public interest.

(c) When determining whether a person has met the requirement of paragraph (b), clause
(1), the court may consider evidence from a licensed medical doctor or clinical psychologist
that the person is no longer suffering from the disease or condition that caused the disability
or that the disease or condition has been successfully treated for a period of three consecutive
years.

(d) Review on appeal shall be de novo.

Subd. 5.

Provision of firearms background check information.

(a) When a court
places a person, including a person under the jurisdiction of the juvenile court, who is
charged with committing a crime of violence into a pretrial diversion program before
disposition, the court must ensure that information regarding the person's placement in that
program and the ordered expiration date of that placement is transmitted as soon as
practicable to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System. When a person
successfully completes or discontinues the program, the prosecuting attorney must also
report that fact within 24 hours of receipt to the National Instant Criminal Background
Check System.

(b) The court must report the conviction and duration of the firearms disqualification
imposed as soon as practicable to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System
when a person is convicted of a gross misdemeanor that disqualifies the person from
possessing firearms under the following sections:

(1) 518B.01, subdivision 14;

(2) 609.224, subdivision 3;

(3) 609.2242, subdivision 3;

(4) 609.749, subdivision 8;

(5) 624.713, subdivision 1, clause (11); or

(6) 629.715, subdivision 2.

(c) If the court reports a firearms disqualification based on a charge of violating an
offense listed in paragraph (b), the court must provide notice of the disposition of the charge
to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System within three business days.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective September 1, 2018, and applies to crimes
committed on or after that date.
new text end

Sec. 6.

new text begin [624.7134] ASSAULT WEAPONS PROHIBITED.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Definition. new text end

new text begin As used in this section, "transfer" means a sale, gift, loan,
assignment, or other delivery to another, whether or not for consideration, of an assault
weapon.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Prohibition. new text end

new text begin It is unlawful for a person to manufacture, import, transfer, or
possess an assault weapon.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Exceptions. new text end

new text begin Subdivision 2 does not apply to:
new text end

new text begin (1) the possession of an assault weapon that was lawfully possessed under both state
and federal law before March 1, 2018, if the weapon is properly registered as provided in
subdivision 5;
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new text begin (2) any government officer, agent, or employee; member of the armed forces of the
United States; or peace officer, to the extent that the person is otherwise authorized to acquire
or possess an assault weapon, and does so while acting within the scope of the person's
duties;
new text end

new text begin (3) the manufacture of an assault weapon by a firearms manufacturer for the purpose of
sale to any branch of the armed forces of the United States, or to a law enforcement agency
within Minnesota for use by that agency or its employees, provided the manufacturer is
properly licensed under applicable laws; or
new text end

new text begin (4) the transfer of an assault weapon by a dealer that is properly licensed under applicable
laws to any branch of the armed forces of the United States, or to a law enforcement agency
within Minnesota for use by that agency or its employees for law enforcement purposes.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Penalty. new text end

new text begin (a) A person who violates subdivision 2 is guilty of a felony and may
be sentenced to imprisonment for not more than five years or to payment of a fine of not
more than $25,000, or both.
new text end

new text begin (b) A person listed in section 624.713, subdivision 1, clauses (3) to (11), who violates
subdivision 2 is guilty of a felony and may be sentenced to imprisonment for not more than
ten years or to payment of a fine of not more than $50,000, or both.
new text end

new text begin (c) A person listed in section 624.713, subdivision 1, clause (2), who violates subdivision
2 is guilty of a felony and may be sentenced to imprisonment for not more than 20 years or
to payment of a fine of not more than $100,000, or both.
new text end

new text begin (d) The penalties described in this subdivision do not apply to persons who possess
assault weapons and who are in full compliance with subdivision 5.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Registration of assault weapons. new text end

new text begin (a) A person who legally owned or possessed
an assault weapon before March 1, 2018, and who desires to keep ownership or possession
of the weapon shall comply with the following requirements:
new text end

new text begin (1) submit to a background check conducted by the chief of police of the municipality
in which the person resides, or if there is no police department the sheriff of the county in
which the person resides, to confirm the person is not prohibited from possessing a firearm
under state or federal law; and
new text end

new text begin (2) unless the person is currently prohibited by law from possessing a firearm,
immediately register the weapon with the appropriate law enforcement agency.
new text end

new text begin (b) A person described in paragraph (a) shall comply with all of the following:
new text end

new text begin (1) safely and securely store the assault weapon pursuant to the regulations adopted by
the appropriate law enforcement agency;
new text end

new text begin (2) agree to allow the agency to inspect the storage of the weapon to ensure compliance
with this subdivision;
new text end

new text begin (3) annually renew the registration, subject to the completion of a new background check;
new text end

new text begin (4) possess the weapon only on property owned or immediately controlled by the person,
or while engaged in the legal use of the weapon at a duly licensed firing range, or while
transporting the weapon in compliance with United States Code, title 18, section 926A; and
new text end

new text begin (5) report the loss or theft of the weapon to the appropriate law enforcement agency
within 48 hours of the time the discovery of the loss or theft was made or should have been
made.
new text end

new text begin (c) Registered assault weapons may not be purchased or transferred, except for transfer
to the appropriate law enforcement agency for the purpose of surrendering the weapon for
destruction.
new text end

new text begin (d) The registered owner or possessor of an assault weapon may not purchase additional
assault weapons.
new text end

new text begin (e) The appropriate law enforcement agency may charge a fee for each registration and
registration renewal pursuant to this subdivision.
new text end

new text begin (f) Persons acquiring an assault weapon by inheritance, bequest, or succession shall,
within 120 days of acquiring title, do one of the following:
new text end

new text begin (1) surrender the weapon to a law enforcement agency for destruction; or
new text end

new text begin (2) modify the weapon to render it permanently inoperable.
new text end

new text begin (g) Each chief of police and sheriff shall do the following regarding assault weapons
registered under this subdivision:
new text end

new text begin (1) adopt regulations specifying how a person who registers a weapon shall safely and
securely store it when it is not being used;
new text end

new text begin (2) implement a policy of inspecting the storage of weapons; and
new text end

new text begin (3) conduct background checks and implement a registration system.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective September 1, 2018, and applies to crimes
committed on or after that date.
new text end

Sec. 7. new text begin PERSONS POSSESSING ASSAULT WEAPONS ON EFFECTIVE DATE
OF ACT; REQUIRED ACTIONS.
new text end

new text begin Any person who, on March 1, 2018, legally owns or is in possession of an assault weapon
has until September 1, 2018, to do any of the following without being subject to prosecution
under Minnesota Statutes, section 624.7133:
new text end

new text begin (1) remove the weapon from the state;
new text end

new text begin (2) surrender the weapon to a law enforcement agency for destruction;
new text end

new text begin (3) render the weapon permanently inoperable; or
new text end

new text begin (4) if eligible, register the weapon as provided in Minnesota Statutes, section 624.7134,
subdivision 5.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end

Sec. 8. new text begin REVISOR'S INSTRUCTION.
new text end

new text begin The revisor of statutes shall remove references to "semiautomatic military-style assault
weapons" in Minnesota Statutes, sections 609.66, subdivision 1f; 624.712, subdivision 6;
624.7131, subdivisions 1, 4, and 10; 624.7132, subdivisions 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14,
and 15; 624.7141, subdivisions 1 and 3; and 624.7181, subdivision 2. The revisor shall
replace all other references to "semiautomatic military-style assault weapons" in Minnesota
Statutes with "assault weapons."
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective September 1, 2018.
new text end