NYC Administrative Code

§ 10-308 — Vehicles, rooms, dwellings or structures; possession therein.

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What is NYC AC § 10-308?

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This section establishes that the presence of certain firearms, including rifles, shotguns, and assault weapons, in a vehicle, room, dwelling, or structure is considered presumptive evidence of possession by all individuals present. This statute is relevant to individuals occupying such spaces.

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§ 10-308 Vehicles, rooms, dwellings or structures; possession therein.

AC § 10-308

The presence of a rifle, or shotgun, or rifle or shotgun ammunition, in a vehicle, room, dwelling or structure, without a rifle and shotgun permit therefor and a certificate of registration therefor, or the presence of an assault weapon in a vehicle, room, dwelling or structure, shall be presumptive evidence of possession thereof by all persons occupying the vehicle, room, dwelling or structure at the time. Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 1991/078.

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