Bill Summary for H 189 (2023-2024)
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AN ACT TO PROTECT A PERSON'S RIGHT TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN WITHOUT A PERMIT AND TO CONTINUE ALLOWING PERSONS TO ACQUIRE A CONCEALED HANDGUN PERMIT FOR THE PURPOSES OF RECIPROCITY OR FOR ANY OTHER REASON DESIRED, AND TO AUTHORIZE OFFICIALS ELECTED IN THE STATE TO CARRY A CONCEALED FIREARM WHILE PERFORMING THEIR OFFICIAL DUTIES IF THE OFFICIAL HAS A CONCEALED HANDGUN PERMIT.Intro. by Kidwell, Adams, Moss, Pless.
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House committee substitute to the 2nd edition makes the following changes.
Changes the act's short title.
Amends proposed GS 14-451.36 to make carrying a concealed weapon in: (1) an area prohibited by a rule adopted by the Legislative Services Commission under GS 120-32.1 concerning State legislative buildings and grounds, (2) any area prohibited by 18 USC 922 or any other federal law, or (3) a law enforcement or correctional facility a Class 2 misdemeanor. Makes carrying a concealed weapon on any private premises where notice is given by posting a conspicuous notice or statement by the person in legal possession or control of the premises that carrying a concealed handgun is prohibited, an infraction punishable by a fine of no more than $500. Previously all of the above violations were a Class 1 misdemeanor.