DEFINITION OF FEDERALLY

LICENSED FIREARMS DEALER

Senate Bill 60 (Substitute S-2)

Sponsor:  Sen. Mike Green

House Committee:  Natural Resources

Senate Committee:  Judiciary

Complete to 2-11-13

A SUMMARY OF SENATE BILL 60 (S-2) AS PASSED BY THE SENATE 1-24-13

The bill would amend the Handgun Licensure Law to revise the definition of "federally licensed firearms dealer" as contained in the section that exempts such dealers from having to obtain a license to purchase, carry, possess, use, or transport a pistol.

Current law defines a "federally licensed firearms dealer" as an individual who holds a type 01 dealer license under [federal law] 18 USC 923.  Under the bill, that definition would be effective before December 18, 2012.  Beginning on that date, "federally licensed firearms dealer" would mean a person licensed to sell firearms under [federal law] 18 USC 923.  "Person" would be defined as an individual, partnership, corporation, association, or other legal entity.

The bill would be retroactive and would be effective as of December 18, 2012.

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FISCAL IMPACT:

A fiscal analysis is in process.

                                                                                           Legislative Analyst:   Jeff Stoutenburg

                                                                                                  Fiscal Analyst:   Mark Wolf   

■ This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.