DIGEST
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Guillory HB No. 366
Abstract: Creates the crime of reckless discharge of a firearm on residential property in
unincorporated areas of a parish.
Proposed law provides that reckless discharge of a firearm on residential property in
unincorporated areas of a parish is the reckless or criminally negligent discharge of a firearm on
or within 1,000 feet of any residential property in unincorporated areas of a parish.
Proposed law defines "firearm", "reckless or criminally negligent", and "residential property".
Proposed law provides the following penalties:
(1)First offense - A fine of not more than $250.
(2)Second or subsequent offenses - A fine of not more than $500.
Proposed law provides that it shall not be construed to include any discharge of a firearm in
defense of a person or property.
(Adds R.S. 14:95.2.3)