

SB17-008: Legalize Gravity Knives And Switchblades
The bill legalizes the possession of a gravity knife or switchblade knife by removing such knives from the definition of illegal weapon.
Year
2017
Current status
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The bill legalizes the possession of a gravity knife or switchblade knife by removing such knives from the definition of illegal weapon.
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