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Introduced
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
97th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Creates the Handgun Dealer Licensing Act. Provides for the regulation of handgun dealers through licensure by the Department of State Police. Provides that no person may sell or otherwise transfer, expose for sale or transfer, or have in his or her possession with the intent to sell or transfer any concealable firearm without being licensed under the Act. Provides, however, that the prohibition does not apply to a person who makes occasional sales, exchanges, or purchases of concealable firearms for the enhancement of a personal collection or as a hobby, or who sells all or part of his or her personal collection of firearms. Sets forth provisions concerning application, fees, duration of licensure, license retention requirements, submissions to the Department, penalties, revocation, and suspension. Grants rulemaking authority to the Department and provides that for the purpose of determining compliance with the Act, the Act may be enforced by any municipality in which a licensee is located or, if a licensee is not located in a municipality, by the county in which a licensee is located. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the Handgun Dealer Licensing Act, establishes a new licensing system for individuals and businesses that sell or transfer concealable firearms, meaning handguns. Under this Act, no one can sell, transfer, display for sale, or possess with intent to sell any concealable firearm without a license issued by the Department of State Police, with an exception for individuals making occasional sales for personal collection enhancement or as a hobby, or selling their own collection. To obtain a license, applicants must be at least 21 years old, possess a Firearm Owner's Identification Card, pass a background check including criminal history and mental health records, and pay a $300 fee, with renewals every three years. Licensed dealers must adhere to specific requirements, such as operating from a properly zoned location, displaying their license, keeping firearms unloaded, and taking precautions to prevent illegal firearm use, including refusing sales to individuals suspected of straw purchasing or those residing in areas where certain firearms are prohibited unless they can prove compliance with local laws. Licensed dealers are also required to report all handgun sales to the Department of State Police within 24 hours, and this information will be stored in a database accessible to law enforcement and other licensed dealers. The Act also outlines penalties for unlicensed dealing, with violations being a Class 4 felony, and grants the Department of State Police authority to revoke or suspend licenses for violations, with disqualified individuals barred from obtaining a license for 10 years. Enforcement of the Act can be carried out by the Department, as well as by municipalities or counties where licensed dealers are located.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Session Sine Die (on 01/08/2013)
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