Purpose and Scope
Effective Sep 26, 2025Mass. Register #1557MGL c. 140, § 121CExecutive Office of Public Safety and Security
- (1) 501 CMR 20.00 is issued in accordance with M.G.L. c. 140, § 121C and sets forth the establishment of the electronic request process for firearms serial numbers from the Department of Criminal Justice Information Services (DCJIS).
- (2) 501 CMR 20.00 applies to all firearms possessed, manufactured or assembled in the Commonwealth other than those explicitly exempted by M.G.L. c. 140, § 121C and 501 CMR 20.00.
- (3) Nothing in 501 CMR 20.00 shall be interpreted to limit the authority granted to the DCJIS or to its commissioner by the Massachusetts General Laws.