Montana § 45-8-367 - Definitions
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§ 45-8-367. Definitions
Definitions. As used in 45-8-365 through 45-8-368 , the following definitions apply: (1) "Federal ban" means a federal law, executive order, rule, regulation that is enacted, adopted, or becomes effective on or after January 1, 2021, or a new and more restrictive interpretation of a law that existed on January 1, 2021, that infringes upon, calls in question, or prohibits, restricts, or requires individual licensure for or registration of the purchase, ownership, possession, transfer, or use of any firearm, any magazine or other ammunition feeding device, or other firearm accessory. (2) "Firearm" means any self-loading rifle, pistol, revolver, or shotgun or any manually loaded rifle, pistol, revolver, or shotgun. (3) "Peace officer" has the meaning provided in 45-2-101 , except that 45-8-365 through 45-8-368 do not apply to federal employees. (4) "Political subdivision" means a city, town, county, consolidated government, or other political subdivision of the state.
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