HOUSE BILL 74

File Code: Public Safety

Sponsored By:

Delegate Kagan

Entitled:

Regulated Firearms - Purchase, Rent, or Transfer - Application Process

Synopsis:

Providing that a regulated firearms dealer or designated law enforcement agency be required to utilize a facsimile machine to forward applications for the sale, rent, or transfer of specified regulated firearms by the end of the business day on which the application is received; and providing that persons receiving not more than five applications for the purchase, rent, or transfer of regulated firearms may continue to send applications by facsimile machine or certified mail.

History by Legislative Date

House Action

10/4

Pre-filed

1/12

First Reading Judiciary

2/16

Hearing 3/16 at 1:00 p.m.

Senate Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

COMMERCE AND BUSINESS -see also- DEALERS; TRADERS; etc

DEALERS -see also- MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS AND SALESMEN

GUNS

LAW ENFORCEMENT -see also- STATE POLICE, DEPARTMENT OF

WEAPONS -see also- GUNS

Bill affects the following Statute:

Article - 27 Crimes and Punishments

( 442 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered