N.Y. Executive Law Section 837-W
Technological viability of microstamping-enabled firearms

1.

As used in this section, the terms “microstamping-enabled pistols” and “microstamping components” shall have the same meaning as defined in article two hundred sixty-five of the penal law.

2.

The division or a designee shall within one hundred eighty days of the effective date of this section:

(a)

engage in and complete an investigation to certify the technological viability of microstamping-enabled pistols. This investigation shall include live-fire testing evidence; and

(b)

certify or decline to certify that microstamping-enabled pistols are technologically viable.

3.

Following a certification by the division or a designee that microstamping-enabled pistols are technologically viable, the division shall:

(a)

within three hundred sixty-five days from the date of certification of the viability of such technology by division or a designee pursuant to subdivision one of this section, establish performance standards, qualifying criteria and testing protocols applicable to the examination and verification of microstamping-enabled pistols and microstamping components;

(b)

within two years from the date of certification of the viability of such technology by division or a designee pursuant to subdivision one of this section, establish and implement verification processes for microstamping-enabled pistols and microstamping components;

(c)

within two years from the date of certification of the viability of such technology by division or a designee pursuant to subdivision one of this section, establish processes and standards for the training and licensure of persons, associations, partnerships, corporations, or other entities so that such may engage in the business of servicing semi-automatic pistols and their components to ensure compliance with the requirements of article two hundred sixty-five of the penal law; and

(d)

within two years from the date of certification of the viability of such technology by division or a designee pursuant to subdivision one of this section, designate a body to service semiautomatic pistols and their components to ensure compliance with the requirements of article two hundred sixty-five of the penal law.

4.

The division shall promulgate any rule or regulation as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this section. * NB There are 2 § 837-w’s

Source: Section 837-W — Technological viability of microstamping-enabled firearms, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/EXC/837-W (updated Jun. 30, 2023; accessed May 4, 2024).

835
Definitions 836
Division of criminal justice services 837
Functions, powers and duties of division 837‑A
Additional functions, powers and duties of the division 837‑B
Duties of courts and peace officers 837‑C
Processing requests submitted by police departments 837‑D
Soft body ballistic armor vests for police officers 837‑E
Statewide central register for missing children 837‑F
Missing and exploited children clearinghouse 837‑F‑1
Missing vulnerable adults clearinghouse 837‑F‑2
Missing adults 837‑G
Livery vehicle safety training program establishment 837‑H
Livery vehicle safety training program 837‑I
Uniform parking ticket 837‑J
Parking violations enforcement and disposition program 837‑K
Safe house for children 837‑L
Capital prosecution extraordinary assistance program 837‑M
Reporting duties of law enforcement departments with respect to missing children and vulnerable adults 837‑M*2
Criminal history records search for certain employment, appointments, licenses or permits in the city of New York 837‑N
Criminal history information of caregivers 837‑O
Search for arson and sex offense conviction records of volunteer firefighter applicants 837‑P
Criminal history records search for certain licenses and registrations in the county of Westchester 837‑Q
Payments to Westchester county for policing special parkways 837‑R
Office of sex offender management 837‑S
Search for sex offense conviction records of emergency medical technician and other first responder applicants 837‑T
Use of force reporting 837‑U
The division of criminal justice services, in conjunction with the chief administrator of the courts, shall collect data and report annua... 837‑V
Report of discharge of weapon 837‑V*2
Reporting duties of law enforcement departments with respect to arrest-related deaths 837‑W
Technological viability of microstamping-enabled firearms 837‑W*2
Blue alert system 837‑X
Cooperation with certain out-of-state investigations 837‑X*2
Cooperation with certain out-of-state investigations 838
Identification of unknown dead and missing persons 838‑A
Maintenance of sexual offense evidence kits 838‑B
Victim’s right to notice 839
Municipal police training council 840
Functions, powers and duties of council 841
Functions, powers and duties of the commissioner with respect to the council 841‑A
Security guard advisory council 841‑B
Functions, powers and duties of council 841‑C
Functions, powers and duties of the commissioner with respect to the council 841‑D
Saving clause 842
Council rules and regulations promulgated by governor 843
Division homepage on the internet 844‑B
New York state committee for the coordination of police services to elderly persons 845
Central state registry of police officers and peace officers 845‑A
Presentment of flags lowered to half-staff in memorial of the death of any police officer or peace officer 845‑B
Requests for criminal history information 845‑C
Criminal history record searches 845‑D
Criminal record searches: reports for civil purposes 845‑E
Commercial security tax credit program 846
Programs for the aging 846*2
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Accessed:
May 4, 2024

Last modified:
Jun. 30, 2023

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