N.J.S. § 2C:58-2.13 Definitions

• Library: New Jersey Permanent Statutes
• Edition: 2023
• Currency: Current through L. 2023, c. 130.
• Year: 2023
• Citation: N.J.S. § 2C:58-2.13

a. As used in P.L. 2022, c. 57(C.2C:58-2.13 et al.):

"Microstamp" means a unique alphanumeric or geometric code that identifies the make, model, and serial number of a firearm.

"Microstamp roster" means the roster of firearms that have been designated as microstamping-enabled firearms, pursuant to section 2 of P.L. 2022, c. 57(C.2C:58-2.14).

"Microstamping component" means a component of a firearm that will produce a microstamp on at least one location of the expended cartridge case each time the firearm is fired.

"Microstamping-enabled firearm" means a firearm that contains a microstamping component.

b.

(1) Within 180 days of the date of enactment of P.L. 2022, c. 57(C.2C:58-2.13 et al.), the Attorney General or a designee shall: establish performance standards and qualifying criteria for determining whether a firearm constitutes a microstamping-enabled firearm; establish a process by which to determine whether a firearm constitutes a microstamping-enabled firearm; and complete the investigation required pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection.

(2) Based on the standards, criteria, and process established pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Attorney General shall complete an investigation concerning the technological viability of microstamping-enabled firearms. The investigation shall include, but need not be limited to, live-fire testing evidence. At the conclusion of the investigation, the Attorney General shall certify whether viable microstamping-enabled technology exists. If the Attorney General certifies that the technology does not exist, the microstamping examiner designated pursuant to subsection c. of this section shall examine firearms submitted pursuant to subsection e. of this section and make technological viability certification recommendations to the Attorney General until such time as the Attorney General certifies that microstamping-enabled firearms are technologically viable.

c. The Attorney General or a designee shall designate a microstamping examiner. The examiner shall examine firearms submitted pursuant to subsection e. of this section in a manner proscribed by the Attorney General and shall:

(1) make microstamping-enabled technology viability recommendations, pursuant to subsection b. of this section;

(2) following certification by the Attorney General that microstamping-enabled firearms are technologically viable, determine whether a firearm meets the performance standards and qualifying criteria established by the Attorney General to be designated as a microstamping-enabled firearm.