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REFERENCE TITLE: citizens' marksmanship training program; fund |
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State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-first Legislature First Regular Session 2013
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HB 2432 |
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Introduced by Representative Seel
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AN ACT
Amending Title 26, chapter 1, article 2, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 26-128; relating to the Arizona citizens' marksmanship program.
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Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
Section 1. Title 26, chapter 1, article 2, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended by adding section 26-128, to read:
26-128. Arizona citizens' marksmanship program; fund; exemption; program termination
A. The Arizona citizens' marksmanship program is established to provide firearms for training in marksmanship skills to citizens of this state who are eligible for service in the Arizona state guard pursuant to section 26-121. The program shall be administered by the department of emergency and military affairs. The department may:
1. Accept and spend monies from any lawful public or private source, including private grants, gifts, contributions and devises to assist in carrying out the purposes of this section.
2. Sell, in accordance with all other laws, firearms, firearm accessories, ammunition and other equipment or merchandise to promote marksmanship skills.
3. Contract with firearms manufacturers in this state to manufacture or refurbish firearms or firearm accessories for sale to participants in the program. Firearms that are manufactured or refurbished for sale or use by the program shall have the words "Arizona CMP" stamped on the central metallic part such as the receiver or frame in addition to the stamp required in section 13-3114.
4. Enter into agreements with public agencies or private entities to organize training courses and events, including youth marksmanship and safety programs.
B. The Arizona citizen's marksmanship program fund is established consisting of private grants, gifts, contributions and devises and proceeds of the sale of firearms, firearm accessories, ammunition and other equipment or merchandise by the department. Monies in the fund are continuously appropriated and are exempt from the provisions of section 35-190 relating to lapsing of appropriations.
C. The program established by this section ends on July 1, 2023 pursuant to section 41-3102.