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FL H0151
Bill
Status
Failed
5/5/2023
Primary Sponsor
Dan Daley
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AI Summary
- Cited as "Jaime's Law," the bill extends Florida's existing background check requirements for firearm sales to also cover the sale or transfer of ammunition by licensed importers, manufacturers, and dealers, amending s. 790.065, F.S.
- Background checks would be conducted by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement through the Florida Crime Information Center and National Crime Information Center systems, with a processing fee not to exceed $8 per transaction.
- Exempts holders of valid concealed weapons or firearms licenses, certified law enforcement and correctional officers, and law enforcement agency employees purchasing on behalf of their agencies for official purposes.
- Exempts ammunition transfers at shooting ranges or for hunting, trapping, or fishing purposes, provided the transferor has no reason to believe the transferee is prohibited from possessing ammunition or intends to use it in a crime.
- Effective date of October 1, 2023, with violations by licensees, their employees, buyers providing false information, or straw purchasers of ammunition classified as third-degree felonies.
Legislative Description
Sales of Ammunition
Last Action
Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
5/5/2023
Committee Referrals
Criminal Justice Subcommittee1/17/2023
Full Bill Text
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