Section 140:131 1/2 - [Effective 10/23/2024] Firearm control advisory board(a) There shall be a firearm control advisory board, within the executive office of public safety and security, hereinafter referred to as the board, comprised of 7 members: the director of the firearms record bureau within the department of criminal justice information services or designee, who shall serve as chair; the attorney general or designee; 1 member appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives who shall not be a member of the general court and shall have demonstrated knowledge or expertise in firearm safety, law or technology; 1 member appointed by the president of the senate who shall not be a member of the general court and shall have demonstrated knowledge or expertise in firearm safety, law or technology; 2 members appointed by the governor, 1 of whom shall be a member of the Gun Owners Action League, Inc. and 1 of whom shall be a police chief selected from a list of four chiefs provided by the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association Incorporated; and the armorer of the department of state police or designee.(b) The board shall advise the executive office of public safety and security on matters relating to the firearm control provisions of this chapter, including, but not limited to, consulting with the executive office of public safety and security on the development of the firearm rosters outlined in section 1313/4. The board shall also advise the executive office of public safety and security on training needs and materials for licensing authorities and licensees. The board members shall serve without compensation; provided, however, that members shall be reimbursed for any usual and customary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. The executive office of public safety and security, in consultation with the board, shall adopt operating rules and procedures for its organization and activities.Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 140, § 140:131 1/2
Amended by Acts 2024, c. 135,§ 50, eff. 10/23/2024.Amended by Acts 2010 , c. 256, § 98, eff. 2/2/2011.This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.