This bill amends existing law to clarify the authority of the state of New Hampshire over the regulation of firearms, stun guns, Tasers, pepper spray devices, knives, and other self-defense tools. It establishes that the state has exclusive jurisdiction to create laws and delegate authority regarding these items, consistent with federal law. The bill specifically inserts provisions that include stun guns, Tasers, pepper spray devices, and other self-defense tools into the scope of regulation, while deleting the previous mention of "or" before knives. Additionally, it states that any rules or policies adopted by executive branch agencies concerning these items will expire after July 1, 2029, unless they are renewed or re-adopted.

Furthermore, the bill nullifies any municipal ordinances or regulations that are not authorized under the new provisions regarding the sale, purchase, ownership, use, possession, transportation, licensing, permitting, taxation, or other matters related to the specified self-defense tools. The act is set to take effect upon its passage and is noted to have no fiscal impact on state, county, or local expenditures or revenue.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 159:26
As Amended by the House: 159:26
As Amended by the Senate: 159:26