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DE SB39

Bill

Status

Passed

6/18/2009

Primary Sponsor

John Kowalko

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Origin

Senate

145th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires firearms show vendors to obtain verification from a licensed dealer that a criminal history record check has been completed before selling, delivering, or transferring any firearm at a firearms show.

  • Allows licensed dealers to facilitate firearm transfers between private parties at gun shows and charge a reasonable fee not to exceed $35 per background check performed.

  • Establishes penalties of class A misdemeanor for first violations by firearms show vendors or licensed dealers who willfully and intentionally sell firearms without background checks; second or subsequent offenses are class G felonies.

  • Makes it a class G felony for prospective purchasers or transferees who willfully and intentionally make false statements or present false identification in connection with firearm purchases or transfers at gun shows.

  • Grants exclusive jurisdiction over offenses under this section to the Delaware Superior Court.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Professional Engineers Act.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

6/18/2009

Committee Referrals

Sunset Committee (Policy Analysis & Government Accountability)5/7/2009
Administrative Services/Elections3/25/2009

Full Bill Text

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