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AZ SB1428
Bill
Status
4/6/2023
Primary Sponsor
Justine Wadsack
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AI Summary
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Prohibits political subdivisions from enacting ordinances, rules, or taxes related to transportation, possession, carrying, sale, transfer, purchase, storage, licensing, registration, discharge, or use of firearms and ammunition.
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Prohibits political subdivisions from prohibiting gun shows or enacting ordinances that primarily affect gun shows and effectively prohibit them from occurring.
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Establishes exceptions allowing political subdivisions to regulate firearms through privilege taxes on retail sales, minor possession restrictions, commercial business regulation, employee conduct rules, and discharge limitations in parks and preserves.
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Makes violations subject to permanent injunctions, civil penalties up to $50,000 against the political subdivision, and allows individuals to sue for declaratory relief, injunctive relief, and actual damages up to $100,000 with attorney fees.
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Specifies that violations of ordinances established under the parks and preserves exception constitute a class 2 misdemeanor unless the political subdivision designates a lesser classification.
Legislative Description
Political subdivisions; gun shows; preemption
Political Subdivisions
Last Action
Governor Vetoed
4/6/2023