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SB 563 Concealed handgun permit; alters certain application procedures to obtain.
Introduced by: Frank M. Ruff, Jr. | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED SENATE:
Concealed handgun permits; application procedures. Restricts the clerk and the circuit court from requesting or requiring any information from an applicant other than that which is allowed on the concealed handgun permit application and provides that if the permit is denied the court must state in the order the reason for denial when based on one of the conviction, protective order, addiction, or mental health barriers listed in the Code. The bill also requires the circuit court to issue a concealed handgun permit via the United States mail.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Concealed handgun permits; application procedures. Alters certain application procedures to obtain a concealed handgun permit, including allowing for the submission of an initial application via U.S. mail. The bill also restricts the clerk and the circuit court from requesting or requiring any information from an applicant other than that which is allowed on the concealed handgun permit application.