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FL H0779

FL H0779
Weapons and Firearms


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Introduced
02/10/2017
In Committee
04/13/2017
Crossed Over
04/12/2017
Passed
Dead
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)

Other Sponsors (1)

Criminal Justice Subcommittee (House)

Last Action

Died in Judiciary (on 05/05/2017)

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