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AZ SB1291
Bill
Status
2/24/2015
Primary Sponsor
Steve Smith
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AI Summary
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Amends Arizona Revised Statutes Section 13-3108 to add enforcement mechanisms and penalties for political subdivisions that violate state firearm preemption laws.
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Establishes that any ordinance, regulation, tax or rule enacted by a political subdivision in violation of firearm preemption is invalid and subject to permanent injunction.
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Allows courts to assess civil penalties up to $50,000 against political subdivisions that knowingly and willfully violate the section, and permits termination of officials who knowingly violate it.
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Provides private right of action for persons or organizations adversely affected by violations, allowing them to sue for declaratory relief, injunctive relief, actual damages (up to $100,000), and reasonable attorney fees and costs if they prevail.
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Clarifies that "political subdivision" includes entities acting under police power, proprietary capacity, or any other capacity.
Legislative Description
Firearms; state preemption; penalties
Last Action
Transmit to Senate
4/3/2015