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This bill requires licensed firearms dealers in Philadelphia to post signs warning customers that buying a gun for someone else is a crime. The signs are meant to inform people about the law and help prevent illegal gun transfers. This law affects licensed firearms dealers and their customers in Philadelphia.

Amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Service and Other Businesses, to add a new Section 9-640, entitled "Mandatory Posting of Warning of Unlawful Transfer of Firearm," to require licensed firearms dealers to post signs warning that purchasing firearms for another is criminally punishable; all under certain terms and conditions.

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File details

Status
ENACTED
Type
Bill
Introduced
November 14, 2024
Sponsors
Councilmember Jones, Councilmember Driscoll, Councilmember Squilla

File history

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  1. Member vote

    READ AND PASSED

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    Pass16 Yes · 0 No · 0 AbsentView member votes →
    Official action detail

    A motion was made that this Bill be READ AND PASSED. The motion carried by the following vote: