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2002 SESSION

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SB 23 Concealed weapon permits.

Introduced by: Frank W. Wagner | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED:

Concealed weapon permits. Provides that concealed handgun permits issued by the State of Maryland are valid in the Commonwealth if the holder of the permit (i) is licensed in Maryland to perform duties comparable to those performed by Virginia branch pilots licensed pursuant to Chapter 9 (§ 54.1-900 et seq.) of Title 54.1, (ii) is performing such duties in Virginia, and (iii) is 21 years of age or older. Branch pilots guide ships in and out of harbors. Additionally, the bill exempts certain retired State Corporation Commission special agents from the section.

SUMMARY AS PASSED SENATE:

Concealed weapon permits. Provides that concealed handgun permits issued by the state of Maryland are valid in the Commonwealth if the holder of the permit is licensed in Maryland to perform duties comparable to those performed by Virginia branch pilots licensed pursuant to Chapter 9 (§ 54.1-900 et seq.) of Title 54.1, is performing such duties in Virginia and the permit is issued to a person 21 years of age or older. Branch pilots guide ships in and out of harbors.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Concealed weapon permits. Provides that persons licensed in another state to perform duties comparable to those performed by Virginia branch pilots licensed pursuant to Chapter 9 (§ 54.1-900 et seq.) of Title 54.1 who are performing such duties in Virginia and hold a valid concealed handgun permit issued by a state that does not have reciprocity with the Commonwealth may carry a concealed handgun without a permit while in the discharge of their official duties. Branch pilots guide ships in and out of harbors.