Establishes "Responsibility in Firearms Sales Act"; requires licensing of firearms manufacturers.
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Overview
This bill, the "Responsibility in Firearms Sales Act," aims to reduce firearm-related injuries and deaths in New Jersey by requiring licensing of firearm manufacturers. It establishes a fund, the "RIFS Fund," to compensate victims of firearm injuries or deaths and their families. The fund will be financed by licensing fees paid by manufacturers, which will be determined based on the state’s public health costs associated with firearm injuries and the consumer price index. The bill also outlines specific definitions related to firearms and injuries, and establishes penalties for violations.
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Joseph Cryan
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