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MO HB1968

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/22/2012

Primary Sponsor

Mark Parkinson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases minimum sign size for private property off-limits to concealed firearms from 11 inches by 14 inches to 55 inches by 70 inches, with lettering increased from 1 inch to 5 inches minimum.

  • Applies to private property owners, business lessees, managers, and organizations who wish to prohibit concealed carry endorsement holders from carrying firearms on their premises.

  • Permits employers to prohibit employees from carrying concealed firearms on employer property and in employer-owned vehicles.

  • Maintains that possession of firearms in vehicles on posted premises is not a criminal offense as long as firearms remain in the vehicle and are not brandished.

  • Establishes citation and penalty structure for violations: first offense up to $100; second offense within six months results in up to $200 fine and one-year endorsement suspension; third offense within one year results in up to $500 fine and three-year revocation of concealed carry endorsement.

Legislative Description

Increases the size requirements for a sign posting private property as off-limits to concealed firearms

Last Action

Referred: General Laws (H)

4/18/2012

Committee Referrals

General Laws4/18/2012

Full Bill Text

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