Firearms.
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No
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
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- Became Law
Overview
This bill changes how the California Department of Justice inspects firearm dealers. Instead of randomly sampling dealer records, the department will now inspect at least 25% of each record type and prioritize inspections of dealers with the highest number of illegally possessed firearms. It also requires dealers to maintain detailed inventory records and provide an affidavit certifying their accuracy, starting in 2028. Furthermore, the bill modifies the process for removing dealers from the centralized list of licensed firearms dealers, allowing for removal based on non-compliance or failure to remedy violations.
Key provisions
- Requires the Department of Justice to sample at least 25% of each dealer record type during inspections.
- Prioritizes inspections of firearm dealers with the highest number of illegally possessed firearms.
- Mandates that dealers maintain detailed inventory records starting January 1, 2028.
- Requires dealers to provide an affidavit certifying the accuracy of their records upon request.
- Modifies the process for removing dealers from the centralized list of licensed firearms dealers.
- Authorizes the department to increase inspection fees annually, up to 15% over the previous year.
- Establishes a civil fine and ineligibility period for dealers who fail to comply with licensing requirements.
- Provides that no reimbursement is required for local agencies or school districts due to the creation of a new crime.
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