2005 House Bill 4844

Establish penalties for misuse of imitation firearm

Introduced in the House

May 31, 2005

Introduced by Rep. Barb Vander Veen (R-89)

To prohibit altering an imitation firearm in a way that makes it look more like a real gun (for example, removing the orange parts from certain toy guns), subject to a $500 fine and up to 90 days in jail. Also, to prohibit using an imitation firearm to intimidate, threaten or harm another individual, subject to a $5,000 fine and up to four years in prison.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary