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Introduced
02/10/2017
02/10/2017
In Committee
04/13/2017
04/13/2017
Crossed Over
04/12/2017
04/12/2017
Passed
Dead
05/05/2017
05/05/2017
Introduced Session
2017 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Removes statement of applicability relating to violations of carrying concealed weapon or firearm; reduces penalties applicable to person licensed to carry concealed weapon or firearm for first or second violation of specified provisions relating to openly carrying weapons; makes fine payable to clerk of court; provides that person licensed to carry concealed weapon or firearm does not violate certain provisions if firearm is temporarily & openly displayed.
AI Summary
This bill makes the following key changes:
1. It reduces the penalties for a person licensed to carry a concealed weapon or firearm for the first or second violation of certain provisions related to openly carrying weapons. The first violation results in a $25 fine payable to the clerk of court, and the second violation results in a $500 fine payable to the clerk of court.
2. It provides that a person licensed to carry a concealed firearm does not violate the law on open carrying of weapons if the firearm is temporarily and openly displayed to the ordinary sight of another person.
3. It reenacts references to the open carrying of weapons law in other statutes related to fingerprinting and photographing of minors charged with certain offenses.
The bill aims to modify the penalties and requirements related to the open carrying of weapons and firearms, particularly for individuals licensed to carry concealed weapons or firearms.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (8)
Neil Combee (R)*,
Thad Altman (R),
Cord Byrd (R),
Brad Drake (R),
Dane Eagle (R),
Jason Fischer (R),
Michael Grant (R),
Ray Rodrigues (R),
Other Sponsors (1)
Criminal Justice Subcommittee (House)
Last Action
Died in Judiciary (on 05/05/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2017/779 |
| Bill | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2017/779/BillText/c1/PDF |
| Bill | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2017/0779/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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