Purpose and Scope

(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). 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.