Bill > HB331

This bill establishes new requirements for private firearms sales and transfers in Kentucky, mandating that most sales (except those between immediate family members or by licensed firearms dealers) must undergo a national instant background check conducted by a consenting dealer. The dealer must complete an official form documenting the background check, maintain records of these transactions, and may charge up to $10 per background check. The bill exempts sales between spouses, parents, children, and stepchildren from these requirements. Any records produced during these background checks will be protected from public disclosure under the Kentucky Open Records Act. Additionally, the bill creates a new legal penalty, making knowing violations of these new background check requirements a Class A misdemeanor. The background check must be completed through a dealer who will use the national instant background check system (NICS) and document the transaction on a form developed by the Kentucky State Police. These records must be kept on the dealer's licensed premises and made available for inspection by law enforcement during reasonable hours.

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https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/25RS/hb331.html