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Synopsis As Introduced Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Provides that an assault using an air rifle constitutes aggravated assault. Provides that the penalty for aggravated battery involving the use of a firearm does not include an air rifle as defined by the Air Rifle Act. Amends the Air Rifle Act. Eliminates the maximum $50 fine that may be imposed for violation of the Act by a person who is not a dealer of air rifles. Effective immediately.
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Provides that aggravated battery is also committed when , in committing a battery, a person uses an air rifle.
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