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Senate Bill 539

Dead Senate Bill

Bans use or discharge of exploding targets, tracer ammunition or fireworks on land owned by public body during periods established by certain State Forester declarations relating to fire danger.

Introduced: January 14, 2019 Updated: June 30, 2019
Quick info
Chief Sponsor(s) Senator Riley
Regular Sponsor(s) (Presession filed.)
Status Dead
Session 2019 Regular Session
History

1-14 (S)

Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

1-16 (S)

Referred to Environment and Natural Resources.

6-30 (S)

In committee upon adjournment.

Overview

  • Bans use or discharge of exploding targets, tracer ammunition or fireworks on land owned by public body during periods established by certain State Forester declarations relating to fire danger.

Key provisions

  • Bans use or discharge of exploding targets, tracer ammunition or fireworks on land owned by public body during periods established by certain State Forester declarations relating to fire danger.
  • Makes violation subject to maximum of one year’s imprisonment, $1,000 fine, or both.

Penalties / enforcement

  • Makes violation subject to maximum of one year’s imprisonment, $1,000 fine, or both.

Effective date / timeline

  • Not specified in the OLIS summary.

Exceptions / carve-outs

  • Not specified in the OLIS summary.
Other bills from 2019 Regular Session
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  • Authorizes school district to allow firearm safety instruction on school property.

  • Establishes tax credit against personal income taxes for purchase of qualifying gun safes or locking mechanisms.

  • Directs Department of State Police to create and maintain list of states that recognize Oregon concealed handgun licenses and require demonstration of handgun competency to obtain license that is similar to requirement in Oregon.

  • Increases fees payable to county sheriff for issuance, renewal or duplication of concealed handgun license.