H.B. 373
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7 LONG TITLE
8 General Description:
9 This bill provides requirements for law enforcement officials to certify federal firearm
10 transfers within a certain time.
11 Highlighted Provisions:
12 This bill:
13 . requires law enforcement officers or other eligible officials to certify certain federal
14 firearm transfers;
15 . provides that the certification is granted only for firearm transfer applicants not
16 prohibited by law;
17 . specifies a time period within which the law enforcement officer shall certify and
18 return the form to the applicant; and
19 . if the certification is denied, provide the reasons in writing to the applicant within a
20 specified time period.
21 Money Appropriated in this Bill:
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23 Other Special Clauses:
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25 Utah Code Sections Affected:
26 ENACTS:
27 53-5a-104 , Utah Code Annotated 1953
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29 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
30 Section 1. Section 53-5a-104 is enacted to read:
31 53-5a-104. Firearm transfer certification.
32 (1) Upon receiving a federal firearm transfer form, a chief law enforcement officer or
33 designee, or other official identified by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and
34 Explosives as eligible to sign the transfer form shall sign the form certifying:
35 (a) a background check was performed that indicates the applicant is not prohibited by
36 law from possessing a firearm or firearm accessory as defined in Section 53-5b-103 ; and
37 (b) that the signing officer or official has no information indicating the transferee
38 described on the application will use the firearm or firearm accessory for other than lawful
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40 (2) The chief law enforcement officer, the chief law enforcement officer's designee, or
41 official signing the federal transfer form shall:
42 (a) return the federal transfer form to the applicant within 15 calendar days; or
43 (b) if the applicant is denied, provide to the applicant the reasons for denial in writing
44 within 15 calendar days.
Legislative Review Note
as of 2-18-14 4:09 PM