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2017 SESSION
HB 1700 Firearms; carrying in public while intoxicated, etc., penalty.
Introduced by: Daniel W. Marshall, III (by request) | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Firearms; alcohol; penalties. Provides that it is a Class 1 misdemeanor for a person who is intoxicated or under the influence of illegal drugs to carry a loaded firearm on or about his person in a public place and that a person found guilty is ineligible to apply for a concealed handgun permit for a period of five years. Current law provides that such prohibition applies only to persons permitted to carry a concealed handgun. The bill also creates a Class 2 misdemeanor for a person who carries a loaded firearm on or about his person onto the premises of any restaurant or club licensed to sell and serve alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption and consumes an alcoholic beverage while on the premises. Current law provides that such prohibition applies only to those persons carrying a concealed handgun on such premises.
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HISTORY
- 01/06/17 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/17 17102540D
- 01/06/17 House: Referred to Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety
- 01/17/17 House: Assigned MPPS sub: #1
- 01/19/17 House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table by voice vote
- 02/07/17 House: Left in Militia, Police and Public Safety