Bill 240472

Amending Chapter 10-2000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Unlawful Manufacture of Firearms," to add restrictions relating to rate-of-fire acceleration devices, all under certain terms and conditions.

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Timeline
June 18, 2024 - SIGNED by MAYOR
June 6, 2024 - CITY COUNCIL
May 30, 2024 - CITY COUNCIL
May 28, 2024 - REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED by Committee on Public Safety
May 28, 2024 - HEARING HELD by Committee on Public Safety
May 28, 2024 - HEARING NOTICES SENT by Committee on Public Safety
May 16, 2024 - CITY COUNCIL
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Title
Amending Chapter 10-2000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Unlawful Manufacture of Firearms,” to add restrictions relating to rate-of-fire acceleration devices, all under certain terms and conditions.
 
Body
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:
 
SECTION 1. Chapter 10-2000 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
 
CHAPTER 10-2000. UNLAWFUL MANUFACTURE OF FIREARMS
 
§ 10-2001. Definitions.
 
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(11) Rate-of-fire acceleration device. A device, such as an auto sear or bump stock, that is designed to accelerate the rate of fire of a semi-automatic firearm.
 
§ 10-2002. Restrictions on Possession, Use, Transfer, or Manufacture.
 
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(4)   No person shall manufacture or otherwise produce a rate-of-fire acceleration device by any means, including via a three-dimensional printer or other additive manufacturing device or process.
 
(5)   No person shall purchase or otherwise take ownership, possess, or sell or otherwise transfer a rate-of-fire acceleration device.
 
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