Loading chat...

AZ SB1174

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/19/2012

Primary Sponsor

Steve Gallardo

Click for details

Origin

Senate

Fiftieth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2012)

AI Summary

  • Requires firearm show operators to post conspicuous signage at all entrances, ticket sales locations, and at least four additional locations within the show grounds stating that a national instant criminal background check must be completed before all firearm sales or transfers.

  • Mandates firearm show operators to notify all firearm exhibitors in writing that background checks are required and provide access to a federally licensed firearm dealer authorized to conduct national instant criminal background checks if the seller is not authorized to do so.

  • Prohibits firearm sales or transfers at shows unless the buyer has undergone a national instant criminal background check and complies with federal law (18 U.S.C. § 922(t)), and bars off-site completion of sales to avoid compliance.

  • Establishes civil penalties of up to $10,000 per violation of operational requirements, enforceable by the Attorney General, and classifies knowing violations of sale restrictions as Class 1 misdemeanors.

Legislative Description

Firearms; background checks; gun shows

Last Action

Referred to Senate JUD Committee

1/23/2012

Full Bill Text

No bill text available