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File #: 200593    Version: Name:
Type: Bill Status: ENACTED
File created: 10/29/2020 In control: Committee on Public Safety
On agenda: Final action: 12/10/2020
Title: Amending Chapter 10-2000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Use of Three-Dimensional Printer to Manufacture Firearms," to change the Chapter title, to add definitions, to add additional prohibitions on use of three-dimensional printers, to impose prohibitions relating to the transfer, use, or conversion of unfinished firearms and certain equipment, the manufacture of firearms, and to prescribe additional penalties for violations of this Chapter; all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsors: Councilmember Johnson, Councilmember Jones, Councilmember Henon, Councilmember Green, Councilmember Domb, Councilmember Squilla, Councilmember Gilmore Richardson, Councilmember Gym, Councilmember Thomas
Code sections: 10-2000 - Use of Three-Dimensional Printer to Manufacture Firearms
Attachments: 1. CertifiedCopy20059301.pdf
Date Ver.Action ByActionResultTallyAction DetailsVideo
1/27/20211 MAYOR SIGNED   Action details Not available
12/10/20201 CITY COUNCIL     Not available Not available
12/3/20201 CITY COUNCIL SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL   Action details Not available
12/3/20201 CITY COUNCIL ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
12/3/20201 CITY COUNCIL READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
11/23/20200 Committee on Public Safety HEARING NOTICES SENT   Action details Not available
11/23/20200 Committee on Public Safety HEARING HELD   Action details Not available
11/23/20200 Committee on Public Safety AMENDED   Action details Not available
11/23/20201 Committee on Public Safety REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED   Action details Not available
10/29/20200 CITY COUNCIL Introduced and Referred   Action details Not available
Title
Amending Chapter 10-2000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Use of Three-Dimensional Printer to Manufacture Firearms," to change the Chapter title, to add definitions, to add additional prohibitions on use of three-dimensional printers, to impose prohibitions relating to the transfer, use, or conversion of unfinished firearms and certain equipment, the manufacture of firearms, and to prescribe additional penalties for violations of this Chapter; all under certain terms and conditions.

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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:

SECTION 1. Chapter 10-2000 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

CHAPTER 10-2000. [USE OF THREE-DIMENSIONAL PRINTER TO] UNLAWFUL MANUFACTURE OF FIREARMS

? 10-2001. Definitions.

(1) Firearm. Any item classified as a firearm as defined in 18 Pa. C.S. ? 6120(b). [device designed, made or adapted to expel a projectile through a barrel by using the energy generated by an explosive or burning substance or any device readily convertible to that use.]

(2) Three-dimensional printer. A computer-driven machine capable of producing a three-dimensional object from a digital model.

(3) Additive manufacturing. A manufacturing process in which material is laid down in succession in order to produce the product, including but not limited to three-dimensional printing.

(4) Unfinished frame or receiver. A piece of any material that does not constitute a firearm, but that has been shaped or formed in any way for the purpose of becoming the frame or receiver of a firearm.

(5) Finished frame or receiver. Any frame or receiver that does not require additional milling or other modification to be capable of expelling a projectile when combined with additional components such as a barrel.

(6) Firearm finishing mill. Any computer numerical control mill or other automated device designed to aid the conversion of an unfinished frame or receiver into a finished f...

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