Sec.29-36m-20. Time limit for application

Any person who lawfully possesses an assault weapon prior to October 1, 1993, shall apply to the department of public safety by October 1, 1994 for a certificate of possession in the manner provided for in the regulations adopted by the department of public safety concerning applications for and the issuance of certificates of possession for assault weapons.

Exception. When a person lawfully possesses an assault weapon and is a member of the military or naval forces of this state or of the United States, the following shall apply:

(a) If such person is unable to apply for a certificate of possession by October 1, 1994 because he or she was on official duty outside of this state, such person shall apply for a certificate of possession within ninety (90) days of returning to the state.

(b) If such person has been transferred into the state after October 1, 1994, such person may apply to the department of public safety for a certificate of possession within ninety (90) days of arriving in the state.

(Adopted effective September 26, 1995)