Just one day prior to the scheduled work session, the sponsor of LD 1696 submitted an amendment to change not only the title, but the content of her bill. It was changed from:

"An Act to Create a Civil Cause of Action for Persons Suffering Damages Arising from the Sale of Abnormally Dangerous Firearms"

to

"An Act to Establish Civil Liability for the Illegal Sale or Marketing of Firearm-Related Products"

This would allow the Maine Attorney General to subjectively fine people anywhere from $10,000 to $50,000 for any person who sells, or offers, or markets a gun, ammo or accessories “in any manner that is unconscionable, unscrupulous, oppressive, or deceptive”, promotes modifications of illegal modifications."

It would also seek to make Maine a less desirable state for Firearms Manufacturers to sell their legal products.

This bill's work session has been moved to Wednesday, January 17th at 10:00am. There is still time to submit testimony online.

If you need assistance submitting testimony, please ask at info@gunownersofmaine.org