2015 -- H 5190

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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2015

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RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS

     

     Introduced By: Representatives Fellela, Carnevale, Casey, Ucci, and Hull

     Date Introduced: January 21, 2015

     Referred To: House Judiciary

     It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

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     SECTION 1. Section 11-47-12 of the General Laws in Chapter 11-47 entitled "Weapons"

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is hereby amended to read as follows:

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     11-47-12. License or permit fee. -- A fee of forty dollars ($40.00) shall be charged and

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shall be paid for each license or permit to the licensing authority issuing it. Every license or

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permit shall be valid for four (4) years from the date when issued unless sooner revoked. The fee

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charged for issuing of the license or permit shall be applied for the use and benefit of the city,

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town, or state of Rhode Island. Upon expiration, renewal shall be automatic, subject to payment

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of the fee, and a criminal background check.

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     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

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RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS

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     This act would provide for automatic renewal of a gun permit or license.

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     This act would take effect upon passage.

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