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§ 6120. Limitation on the regulation of firearms and ammunition

Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes and Consolidated StatutesTitle 18 Pa.C.S.A. Crimes and OffensesEffective: June 20, 2016

Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes and Consolidated Statutes
Title 18 Pa.C.S.A. Crimes and Offenses (Refs & Annos)
Part II. Definition of Specific Offenses (Refs & Annos)
Article G. Miscellaneous Offenses (Refs & Annos)
Chapter 61. Firearms and Other Dangerous Articles (Refs & Annos)
Subchapter A. Uniform Firearms Act (Refs & Annos)
Effective: June 20, 2016
18 Pa.C.S.A. § 6120
§ 6120. Limitation on the regulation of firearms and ammunition
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(a) General rule.--No county, municipality or township may in any manner regulate the lawful ownership, possession, transfer or transportation of firearms, ammunition or ammunition components when carried or transported for purposes not prohibited by the laws of this Commonwealth.
(a.1) No right of action.--
(1) No political subdivision may bring or maintain an action at law or in equity against any firearms or ammunition manufacturer, trade association or dealer for damages, abatement, injunctive relief or any other relief or remedy resulting from or relating to either the lawful design or manufacture of firearms or ammunition or the lawful marketing or sale of firearms or ammunition to the public.
(2) Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to prohibit a political subdivision from bringing or maintaining an action against a firearms or ammunition manufacturer or dealer for breach of contract or warranty as to firearms or ammunition purchased by the political subdivision.
(b) Definitions.--As used in this section, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings given to them in this subsection:
“Dealer.” The term shall include any person engaged in the business of selling at wholesale or retail a firearm or ammunition.
“Firearms.” This term shall have the meaning given to it in section 5515 (relating to prohibiting of paramilitary training) but shall not include air rifles as that term is defined in section 6304 (relating to sale and use of air rifles).
“Political subdivision.” The term shall include any home rule charter municipality, county, city, borough, incorporated town, township or school district.

Credits

1974, Oct. 18, P.L. 768, No. 260, § 2, imd. effective. Amended 1988, Dec. 19, P.L. 1275, No. 158, § 1, effective in 180 days; 1994, Oct. 4, P.L. 571, No. 84, § 1, effective in 60 days; 1999, Dec. 15, P.L. 915, No. 59, § 7, imd. effective; 2014, Nov. 6, P.L. 2921, No. 192, § 4, effective in 60 days [Jan. 5, 2015].
18 Pa.C.S.A. § 6120, PA ST 18 Pa.C.S.A. § 6120
Current through Act 10 of the 2024 Regular Session. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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