Freedom from Unfair Gun Taxes Act
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to prevent states from imposing excise taxes on firearms, ammunition, and related parts when those items are sold across state lines. It specifically prohibits states and their subdivisions from levying such taxes on manufacturers and dealers involved in interstate commerce. The bill does not change existing wildlife restoration funding mechanisms. It focuses solely on regulating firearm and ammunition taxes.
Key provisions
- Prohibits state excise taxes on firearms sales.
- Prohibits state excise taxes on ammunition sales.
- Prohibits state excise taxes on firearm parts and components.
- Applies to manufacturers and dealers.
- Specifically addresses sales occurring in or affecting interstate commerce.
- Excludes impacts on the Pittman-Robertson Act.
Who is affected
- Firearms manufacturers
- Ammunition manufacturers
- Firearms dealers
- States
- Political subdivisions of states
Notable changes
- Creates a federal prohibition on state excise taxes on firearms and ammunition sales.
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