Registering Late Is Not Always Better Than Never

By Justin Stakes

Lansing, MI -(AmmoLand.com)- If you find yourself past the 10 day window to submit your pistol registration, and you believe your local jurisdiction will fine you for turning the paperwork in late, you should consider the consequences of incriminating yourself by turning the paperwork in late vs. not turning in the registration paperwork at all.

For those who are not exempt from registration, Michigan law requires you to return the registration copy of a “Purchase Permit” (RI-010) or Pistol Sales Record (RI-060) to the police within 10 days of purchase, or face a $250 civil infraction. While this has been the law for many years, fines for late submissions have been very rare – the idea being that the individual is seen as trying to do the right thing, and agencies would rather have the paperwork turned in late rather than never.

However, lately we have received reports that some jurisdictions are issuing the civil infraction to individuals turning in their paperwork late, thus removing any incentive.

It is important to understand that there is no provision in Michigan law for turning in a registration receipt late. Once the 10 day …Read the Rest

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