| SUBMITTED BY: Senator D. Calhoun SPONSORED BY: |
| SENATE BILL N° 031-18 |
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF SAN ANDREAS DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
- Section 1. DEFINITIONS
- "Deadly Weapon" is an object whose purpose is to cause death or that when used as an instrument of offense is capable of causing death or sometimes serious bodily harm.
- "Prohibited Weapon" is a weapon outlawed or regulated by this Act.
- "Knife" is a cutting instrument consisting of a sharp blade fastened to a handle.
- "Brass Knuckles" are a set of metal finger rings or guards attached to a transverse piece and worn over the front of the doubled fist for use as a weapon.
- "Collapsible Baton" is a steel club, separated in segmented sections, with the ability to collapse into itself for easy concealment and carrying in a holster (i.e. police officer's gun belt).
- "Nightstick" is a wooden baton or club, typically with a side-handle, primarily used as a less-lethal option for police in the past. Still in use by riot-police in the present day.
- "Los Santos Police Department Firearms Licensing Division (LSPD FLD)" is a division of the LSPD charged with issuing, enforcing, and regulating firearm and weapon licenses in the state of San Andreas.
- "License to Purchase a Firearm (PF)" is a license issued by the LSPD FLD that permits its owner to purchase and store a single weapon or more in their place of residence or business for the purpose of self defense, hunting, or sports.
- "License to Carry a Concealed Weapon (CCW)" is a license issued by the LSPD FLD that permits its owner to carry a concealed weapon on their person for self defense and defense of their personal property, in compliance with set rules and regulations.
- "San Andreas Guard Card (GC)" is a license issued by the LSPD FLD that permits its owner to perform security duties as an armed guard within the state of San Andreas. The role of a security guard includes loss prevention, store security, night club security, school security and a variety of other roles. Must own a PF License to obtain a GC.
- Amendments to Title 9 of the San Andreas Penal Code are as follows:
- Possession Of A Prohibited Weapon;
- A civilian who possesses any prohibited weapon that is illegal in possession or not considered part of any legal weapon type.
- Prohibited Weapons include;
- A blade or improvised blade over three inches in length that can be used as a cutting, slashing or stabbing weapon, whether or not concealed;
- Brass Knuckles of any variety capable of being worn on the fingers of the hand and used as an offensive weapon, whether or not concealed;
- Baton or Nightstick possessed without a PF, GC, or CCW issued by the LSPD Firearms Licensing Division, whether or not concealed;
- Violations shall carry the punishment of a misdemeanor; (( No less than 15 minutes and no more than 30 minutes ))
- If a Prohibited Weapon is carried during the commission of a Felony, the perpetrator shall receive the maximum sentence;
- Will be subject to Officer Discretion as defined in the San Andreas Penal Code.
- Possession Of A Prohibited Weapon;
- Upon the passing of this bill, this act shall repel any other which infringes upon its stipulations.
- (9)01. Possession Of An Illegal Blade shall be removed from the San Andreas Penal Code and replaced with guidelines created by Section 2.
- Batons and Nightstick weaponry shall:
- Be regulated by the Los Santos Police Department's Firearms Licensing Division;
- Be legal to purchase and possess with a Personal Firearm (PF) License as issued by the LSPD FLD;
- Be stored, transported, and used in accordance with PF/GC/CCW regulations;
- Batons and Nightstick weaponry may be concealed:
- On private property in accordance with PF Regulations;
- While working as a security guard in accordance with GC Regulations;
- In accordance with CCW Regulations;
- Illegitimate usage of Batons and Nightstick weaponry shall constitute a violation of (9)13. CCW / PF Violation.
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Carl Duncan
Lieutenant Governor of San Andreas
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