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First Substitute S.B. 36

Senator John L. Valentine proposes the following substitute bill:


             1     
CONCEALED FIREARM ACT AMENDMENTS

             2     
2011 GENERAL SESSION

             3     
STATE OF UTAH

             4     
Chief Sponsor: John L. Valentine

             5     
House Sponsor: Curtis Oda

             6     
             7      LONG TITLE
             8      General Description:
             9          This bill amends provisions of the Concealed Firearm Act related to the issuance of
             10      concealed firearm permits to nonresidents.
             11      Highlighted Provisions:
             12          This bill:
             13          .    requires a nonresident applicant for a concealed firearm permit to hold a current
             14      concealed firearm or concealed weapon permit from the applicant's state of
             15      residency that recognizes the validity of the Utah permit in that state or has
             16      reciprocity with the Utah concealed firearm permit law; and
             17          .    requires a nonresident applicant to pay an additional $5 processing fee for the
             18      issuance of the permit.
             19      Money Appropriated in this Bill:
             20          None
             21      Other Special Clauses:
             22          None
             23      Utah Code Sections Affected:
             24      AMENDS:
             25          53-5-704, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2010, Chapters 62 and 283


             26          53-5-707, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2010, Chapter 62
             27     
             28      Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
             29          Section 1. Section 53-5-704 is amended to read:
             30           53-5-704. Bureau duties -- Permit to carry concealed firearm -- Certification for
             31      concealed firearms instructor -- Requirements for issuance -- Violation -- Denial,
             32      suspension, or revocation -- Appeal procedure.
             33          (1) (a) The bureau shall issue a permit to carry a concealed firearm for lawful self
             34      defense to an applicant who is 21 years of age or older within 60 days after receiving an
             35      application, unless the bureau finds proof that the applicant does not meet the qualifications set
             36      forth in Subsection (2).
             37          (b) The permit is valid throughout the state for five years, without restriction, except as
             38      otherwise provided by Section 53-5-710 .
             39          (c) The provisions of Subsections 76-10-504 (1) and (2), and Section 76-10-505 do not
             40      apply to a person issued a permit under Subsection (1)(a).
             41          (2) (a) The bureau may deny, suspend, or revoke a concealed firearm permit if the
             42      applicant or permit holder:
             43          (i) has been or is convicted of a felony;
             44          (ii) has been or is convicted of a crime of violence;
             45          (iii) has been or is convicted of an offense involving the use of alcohol;
             46          (iv) has been or is convicted of an offense involving the unlawful use of narcotics or
             47      other controlled substances;
             48          (v) has been or is convicted of an offense involving moral turpitude;
             49          (vi) has been or is convicted of an offense involving domestic violence;
             50          (vii) has been or is adjudicated by a state or federal court as mentally incompetent,
             51      unless the adjudication has been withdrawn or reversed; and
             52          (viii) is not qualified to purchase and possess a firearm pursuant to Section 76-10-503
             53      and federal law.
             54          (b) In determining whether an applicant or permit holder meets the qualifications set
             55      forth in Subsection (2)(a), the bureau shall consider mitigating circumstances.
             56          (3) (a) The bureau may deny, suspend, or revoke a concealed firearm permit if it has


             57      reasonable cause to believe that the applicant or permit holder has been or is a danger to self or
             58      others as demonstrated by evidence, including:
             59          (i) past pattern of behavior involving unlawful violence or threats of unlawful violence;
             60          (ii) past participation in incidents involving unlawful violence or threats of unlawful
             61      violence; or
             62          (iii) conviction of an offense in violation of Title 76, Chapter 10, Part 5, Weapons.
             63          (b) The bureau may not deny, suspend, or revoke a concealed firearm permit solely for
             64      a single conviction [for] of an infraction violation of Title 76, Chapter 10, Part 5, Weapons.
             65          (c) In determining whether the applicant or permit holder has been or is a danger to self
             66      or others, the bureau may inspect:
             67          (i) expunged records of arrests and convictions of adults as provided in Section
             68      77-40-109 ; and
             69          (ii) juvenile court records as provided in Section 78A-6-209 .
             70          (d) (i) If a person granted a permit under this part has been charged with a crime of
             71      violence in any state, the bureau shall suspend the permit.
             72          (ii) Upon notice of the acquittal of the person charged, or notice of the charges having
             73      been dropped, the bureau shall immediately reinstate the suspended permit.
             74          (4) (a) In addition to meeting the other qualifications for the issuance of a concealed
             75      firearm permit under this section, a nonresident applicant shall:
             76          (i) hold a current concealed firearm or concealed weapon permit issued by the
             77      appropriate permitting authority of the nonresident applicant's state of residency that recognizes
             78      the validity of the Utah permit in that state or has reciprocity with Utah's concealed firearm
             79      permit law; and
             80          (ii) submit a photocopy or electronic copy of the nonresident applicant's current
             81      concealed firearm or concealed weapon permit referred to in Subsection (4)(a)(i).
             82          (b) A nonresident applicant who knowingly and willfully provides false information to
             83      the bureau under Subsection (4)(a) is prohibited from holding a Utah concealed firearm permit
             84      for a period of 10 years.
             85          (c) Beginning January 1, 2012, Subsection (4)(a) also applies to an application for
             86      renewal of a concealed firearm permit by a nonresident.
             87          [(4) A] (5) The bureau shall issue a concealed firearm permit to a former peace officer


             88      who departs full-time employment as a peace officer, in an honorable manner, [shall be issued
             89      a concealed firearm permit] within five years of that departure if the officer meets the
             90      requirements of this section.
             91          [(5)] (6) Except as provided in Subsection [(6)] (7), the bureau shall also require the
             92      applicant to provide:
             93          (a) the address of the applicant's permanent residence;
             94          (b) one recent dated photograph;
             95          (c) one set of fingerprints; and
             96          (d) evidence of general familiarity with the types of firearms to be concealed as defined
             97      in Subsection [(7)] (8).
             98          [(6)] (7) An applicant who is a law enforcement officer under Section 53-13-103 may
             99      provide a letter of good standing from the officer's commanding officer in place of the evidence
             100      required by Subsection [(5)] (6)(d).
             101          [(7)] (8) (a) General familiarity with the types of firearms to be concealed includes
             102      training in:
             103          (i) the safe loading, unloading, storage, and carrying of the types of firearms to be
             104      concealed; and
             105          (ii) current laws defining lawful use of a firearm by a private citizen, including lawful
             106      self-defense, use of force by a private citizen, including use of deadly force, transportation, and
             107      concealment.
             108          (b) An applicant may satisfy the general familiarity requirement of Subsection [(7)]
             109      (8)(a) by one of the following:
             110          (i) completion of a course of instruction conducted by a national, state, or local
             111      firearms training organization approved by the bureau;
             112          (ii) certification of general familiarity by a person who has been certified by the bureau,
             113      which may include a law enforcement officer, military or civilian firearms instructor, or hunter
             114      safety instructor; or
             115          (iii) equivalent experience with a firearm through participation in an organized
             116      shooting competition, law enforcement, or military service.
             117          (c) Instruction taken by a student under Subsection [(7)] (8) shall be in person and not
             118      through electronic means.


             119          [(8)] (9) (a) An applicant for certification as a Utah concealed firearms instructor shall:
             120          (i) be at least 21 years of age;
             121          (ii) be currently eligible to possess a firearm under Section 76-10-503 [and federal
             122      law];
             123          (iii) have a current National Rifle Association certification or its equivalent as
             124      determined by the division; [and]
             125          (iv) have taken a course of instruction and passed a certification test as described in
             126      Subsection [(8)] (9)(c)[.]; and
             127          (v) possess a Utah concealed firearm permit.
             128          (b) An instructor's certification is valid for three years from the date of issuance, unless
             129      revoked by the bureau.
             130          (c) (i) In order to obtain initial certification or renew a certification, an instructor shall
             131      attend an instructional course and pass a test under the direction of the bureau.
             132          (ii) (A) The bureau shall provide or contract to provide the course referred to in
             133      Subsection [(8)] (9)(c)(i) twice every year.
             134          (B) The course shall include instruction on current Utah law related to firearms,
             135      including concealed carry statutes and rules, and the use of deadly force by private citizens.
             136          (d) (i) Each applicant for certification under this Subsection [(8)] (9) shall pay a fee of
             137      $50.00 at the time of application for initial certification.
             138          (ii) The renewal fee for the certificate is $25.
             139          (iii) The [fees] bureau may use a fee paid under Subsections [(8)] (9)(d)(i) and (ii)
             140      [may be used by the bureau] as a dedicated credit to cover the cost incurred in maintaining and
             141      improving the instruction program required for concealed firearm instructors under this
             142      Subsection [(8)] (9).
             143          [(9)] (10) A certified concealed firearms instructor shall provide each of the instructor's
             144      students with the required course of instruction outline approved by the bureau.
             145          [(10)] (11) (a) (i) A concealed firearms instructor [is required to] shall provide a signed
             146      certificate to a person successfully completing the offered course of instruction.
             147          (ii) The instructor shall sign the certificate with the exact name indicated on the
             148      instructor's certification issued by the bureau under Subsection [(8)] (9).
             149          (iii) (A) The certificate shall also have affixed to it the instructor's official seal, which


             150      is the exclusive property of the instructor and may not be used by any other person.
             151          (B) The instructor shall destroy the seal upon revocation or expiration of the
             152      instructor's certification under Subsection [(8)] (9).
             153          (C) The bureau shall determine the design and content of the seal to include at least the
             154      following:
             155          (I) the instructor's name as it appears on the instructor's certification;
             156          (II) the words "Utah Certified Concealed Firearms Instructor," "state of Utah," and "my
             157      certification expires on (the instructor's certification expiration date)"; and
             158          (III) the instructor's business or residence address.
             159          (D) The seal shall be affixed to each student certificate issued by the instructor in a
             160      manner that does not obscure or render illegible any information or signatures contained in the
             161      document.
             162          (b) The applicant shall provide the certificate to the bureau in compliance with
             163      Subsection [(5)] (6)(d).
             164          [(11)] (12) The division may deny, suspend, or revoke the certification of an applicant
             165      or a concealed firearms instructor if it has reason to believe the applicant or the instructor has:
             166          (a) become ineligible to possess a firearm under Section 76-10-503 or federal law; or
             167          (b) knowingly and willfully provided false information to the bureau.
             168          [(12)] (13) An applicant for certification or a concealed firearms instructor has the
             169      same appeal rights as set forth in Subsection [(15)] (16).
             170          [(13)] (14) In providing instruction and issuing a permit under this part, the concealed
             171      firearms instructor and the bureau are not vicariously liable for damages caused by the permit
             172      holder.
             173          [(14)] (15) An individual who knowingly and willfully provides false information on
             174      an application filed under this part is guilty of a class B misdemeanor, and the application may
             175      be denied, or the permit may be suspended or revoked.
             176          [(15)] (16) (a) In the event of a denial, suspension, or revocation of a permit, the
             177      applicant or permit holder may file a petition for review with the board within 60 days from the
             178      date the denial, suspension, or revocation is received by the applicant or permit holder by
             179      certified mail, return receipt requested.
             180          (b) The bureau's denial of a permit shall be in writing and shall include the general


             181      reasons for the action.
             182          (c) If an applicant or permit holder appeals the denial to the review board, the applicant
             183      or permit holder may have access to the evidence upon which the denial is based in accordance
             184      with Title 63G, Chapter 2, Government Records Access and Management Act.
             185          (d) On appeal to the board, the bureau has the burden of proof by a preponderance of
             186      the evidence.
             187          (e) (i) Upon a ruling by the board on the appeal of a denial, the division shall issue a
             188      final order within 30 days stating the board's decision.
             189          (ii) The final order shall be in the form prescribed by Subsection 63G-4-203 (1)(i).
             190          (iii) The final order is final bureau action for purposes of judicial review under Section
             191      63G-4-402 .
             192          [(16)] (17) The commissioner may make rules in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter
             193      3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, necessary to administer this chapter.
             194          Section 2. Section 53-5-707 is amended to read:
             195           53-5-707. Permit -- Fees -- Disposition.
             196          (1) (a) Each applicant for a permit shall pay a fee of $35 at the time of filing an
             197      application, except that a nonresident applicant shall pay an additional $5 for the additional
             198      cost of processing a nonresident application.
             199          (b) The initial fee shall be waived for an applicant who is a law enforcement officer
             200      under Section 53-13-103 .
             201          (2) The renewal fee for the permit is $10.
             202          (3) The replacement fee for the permit is $10.
             203          (4) The late fee for the renewal permit is $7.50.
             204          (5) The bureau shall use the fees collected under Subsections (1), (2), (3), and (4) as a
             205      dedicated credit to cover the costs of issuing concealed firearm permits under this part.
             206          (6) (a) The bureau may collect any fees charged by an outside agency for additional
             207      services required by statute as a prerequisite for issuance of a permit.
             208          (b) The bureau shall promptly forward any fees collected under Subsection (6)(a) to the
             209      appropriate agency.
             210          (7) The bureau shall make an annual report to the Legislature's Law Enforcement and
             211      Criminal Justice Interim Committee on the amount and use of the fees collected under this


             212      section.


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