Mayor Long stated that this was joint Town and Village Meeting regarding the New York State Act of 2013.
RESOLUTION # 51.13 APPROVAL OF NEW YORK STATE ACT OF 2013
On a motion from Trustee Christiano second by Mayor Long the following resolution was
ADOPTED Ayes 4 Long, Murray, Mike, Christiano
Absent 1 Lonsberry
Resolved to adopt the following resolution:
CALLING FOR THE REPEAL OF THE NEW YORK SAFE ACT OF 2013
WHEREAS, the New York State Legislature recently enacted and Governor Cuomo signed into law The New York Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement Act of 2013 (“NY STATE ACT’); and
WHEREAS, the State of New York has a tradition and long history of conducting it deliberations and debates in the public view and that in the enactment of NY SAFE ACT the New York State Legislature and Governor Andrew Cuomo acted in contradiction of this long, time honored tradition of an open government; and
WHEREAS, this legislation imposes far more burdensome regulations upon law abiding gun owners; notably;
1. The law’s definition of assault weapons is too broad, and prevents the possession of many weapons that are legitimately used for hunting, target shooting and self defense;
2. The law enacts reductions in the maximum capacity of gun magazines which unfairly limits the design capabilities of guns purchased legally for over a century;
3. The law requires a five year recertification of pistol permits and registration of existing assault weapons which is an unfair impediment; and
WHEREAS, this legislation creates an environment in the state hostile to gun manufacturers and gun ownership; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Village of Mount Morris and Town of Mount Morris calls for the repeal of the New York Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement Act of 2013 (‘NY SAFE ACT”); and, be it further
RESOLVED, that certified copies of this resolution be forwarded to Governor Andrew Cuomo Senators Catharine M. Young and Patrick M. Gallivan and Assemblyman Bill Nojay, and the New York State Association of Counties.
Dated at Mount Morris, New York
March 4