Changes certain provisions regarding the expiration, certification and renewal of firearm licenses

2 Co-sponsors

• Ruben Diaz
• Liz Krueger

Title of bill

An act to amend the penal law, in relation to the renewal of firearm licenses

Purpose or general idea of bill

The bill would amend the penal law by changing certain provisions regarding the expiration, certification and renewal of firearm licenses.

Summary of specific provisions

Section 1 of the bill amends the penal law by removing provisions that grant licenses for various periods based upon the licensee's county of residence. The bill further amends the penal law by requiring all licenses issued in New York to be of one uniform period of five years.

Effects of present law which this bill would alter

This bill amends the law by removing provisions that grant firearm licenses for various periods to gunsmiths or firearms dealers plus licenses to carry or possess a pistol or revolver. The bill further amends the law by making all such licenses issued in New York expire after five years.

Justification

The bill will create a uniform period in which licenses will be issued to gunsmiths, firearms dealers, and to individuals wishing to can) or possess a pistol or revolver. Creating a single licensure period will streamline the administrative process and help ensure equality among residents throughout the state that sell, carry, and/or possess firearms.

Legislative history

S.2092 of 2007 01/09/08 Referred to Codes

Fiscal implications for state and local governments

None.

Effective date

This bill shall take effect on the first of November next succeeding the date on which it shall have become a law.