Less Than Lethal Act
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, the Less Than Lethal Act, amends the Internal Revenue Code to modernize regulations regarding less-than-lethal weapons. Specifically, it exempts certain projectile devices from firearms and ammunition taxes, provided they meet specific design and velocity requirements. The bill also establishes a process for the Secretary of the Treasury to maintain and update a list of approved less-than-lethal devices and to report on these devices to Congress.
Key provisions
- Exempts certain less-than-lethal projectile devices from firearms and ammunition taxes.
- Defines ‘less-than-lethal projectile device’ based on design, velocity, and ammunition compatibility.
- Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to maintain and update a public list of approved less-than-lethal devices annually.
- Establishes a process for manufacturers to request classification of their devices.
- Requires the Secretary to report annually to Congress on the list of less-than-lethal devices.
- Exempts antique firearms and certain other devices from the National Firearms Act.
Who is affected
- Manufacturers of less-than-lethal weapons
- Importers of less-than-lethal weapons
- Taxpayers purchasing less-than-lethal weapons
- The Department of Treasury (through the Secretary)
- Congress
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