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HB 1126

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Title: An act relating to late renewal penalties for concealed pistol licenses.

Brief Description: Changing late renewal penalty provisions for concealed pistol licenses.

Sponsors: Representatives Morrell, McDonald, Green, Takko, Ericks, Eickmeyer, Sells, Blake, Moeller, Flannigan, Conway, Linville, Kenney and Williams.

Brief Summary of Bill
  • Waives the $10 late fee for concealed pistol license renewals for armed forces personnel who are serving outside of the state when their licenses expire.

Hearing Date: 1/23/07

Staff: Bill Perry (786-7123).

Background:

A concealed pistol license (CPL) is required in order for a person to carry a pistol concealed on his or her person. The fee for an initial CPL is $36. The license is valid for five years. The fee for renewing a CPL is $32, and an application for renewal may be made up to 90 days before or after the expiration date. However, renewal after the expiration of a CPL carries a $10 late penalty in addition to the renewal fee.

Summary of Bill:

The $10 penalty for late renewal of a CPL does not apply to a member of the armed forces who is serving outside the state when his or her CPL expires and who applies for renewal within 90 days of returning to the state.

Appropriation: None.

Fiscal Note: Not requested.

Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.