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FL H1229
Bill
Status
5/3/2013
Primary Sponsor
Perry Thurston
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AI Summary
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Extends Florida's mandatory waiting period for firearm purchases from handguns only to all firearms, requiring 3 days between purchase and retail delivery, excluding weekends and legal holidays.
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Exempts concealed weapons permit holders and firearm trade-ins from the 3-day waiting period requirement.
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Makes it a third-degree felony for retailers or their agents to deliver firearms before the waiting period expires or for purchasers to obtain firearms through fraud or false representation.
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Prohibits ammunition sales to persons who have not completed an anger-management program consisting of at least 2 hours of online or face-to-face instruction, with certification required to be renewed every 10 years.
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Establishes second-degree misdemeanor penalties for illegally purchasing ammunition, escalating to first-degree misdemeanor for second or subsequent violations within 1 year; effective July 1, 2013.
Legislative Description
Firearms
Last Action
Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
5/3/2013