That’s what they’re saying, essentially. Although nowhere in CURRENT NYS penal code does it state that anything beyond the one “evil” feature makes it more of an assault weapon than before.
I asked the person if photos will be taken of the rifle during registration or on the form, but she did not know as of yet. My guess is that you’ll have to list the “evil” features on the registration form.
She also said that it has to stay in the state it is in upon registration. You can remove features, but you cannot add any more, regardless if it’s pre or post ban. She said parts can only be replaced if they need to be, like something broke and needed repair, etc…
To me, it’s such a cluster fuck that if you get caught right now with something considered an assault weapon even by old law, it’d get thrown out.