The bill amends Section 11-47-5 of the General Laws in Chapter 11-47, titled "Weapons," to prohibit individuals who have pled nolo contendere or been convicted of certain misdemeanor offenses, specifically those sentenced in accordance with the hate crime sentencing enhancement act, from purchasing, owning, carrying, transporting, or having in their possession any firearm.

The new language clarifies that these restrictions apply to individuals who have entered a plea of nolo contendere or have been convicted of specified offenses, unless their matter has been expunged. The act is set to take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
530: 11-47-5