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            If a motion was filed by the state in compliance with Article 893.1, a determination shall be made as to whether a firearm was discharged, or used during the commission of the felony or specifically enumerated misdemeanor, or actually possessed during the commission of a felony which is a crime of violence as defined by La. Rev. Stat. 14:2(B); felony theft; simple burglary; simple burglary of an inhabited dwelling; unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling; production, manufacturing, distribution, dispensing, or possession with intent to produce, manufacture, distribute, or dispense a controlled dangerous substance in violation of the Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Law; or specifically enumerated misdemeanor and whether the mandatory minimum sentencing provisions of Article 893.3 have been shown to be applicable. Such determination is a specific finding of fact to be submitted to the jury and proven by the state beyond a reasonable doubt.

            Acts 1988, No. 319, §1; Acts 1999, No. 575, §1; Acts 2019, No. 326, §1, eff. June 11, 2019; Acts 2021, No. 349, §1.