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FL S0544
Bill
Status
Introduced
12/17/2013
Primary Sponsor
Appropriations
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AI Summary
- Authorizes the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to appoint county tax collectors to accept new and renewal concealed weapon or firearm license applications on behalf of the Division of Licensing
- Tax collectors seeking appointment must submit a written request to the division and enter into a memorandum of understanding, which the department or division may rescind at any time for any reason
- Appointed tax collectors may collect and retain a convenience fee of $22 for new applications and $12 for renewals, while remitting license fees weekly to the department for deposit in the Division of Licensing Trust Fund
- Prohibits appointed tax collectors from maintaining any list or record of concealed weapon or firearm applicants or licensees, and prohibits any person from processing concealed weapon or firearm applications for a fee unless appointed by the department, with violations classified as a second-degree misdemeanor
- Appropriates $736,608 in recurring and $105,503 in nonrecurring funds from the Division of Licensing Trust Fund, along with 11 full-time equivalent positions, for the 2014-2015 fiscal year to implement the act
Legislative Description
Licensure to Carry a Concealed Weapon or Firearm
Last Action
Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 523 (Ch. 2014-205), CS/HB 525 (Ch. 2014-206)
4/23/2014
Committee Referrals
Appropriations3/5/2014
Community Affairs2/19/2014
Agriculture2/4/2014
Criminal Justice12/18/2013
Full Bill Text
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