House of Representatives

HB 2454

concealed weapons; petty offense

Sponsors: Representatives Graf, Kraft, Brimhall, Johnson, et al

X	Committee on Retirement and Government Operations
	Caucus and COW
	Third Read
	As Passed the House

HB 2454 changes the penalty for carrying a concealed deadly weapon without a permit from a class one misdemeanor to a petty offense, which will result in a fine not to exceed $50.

History

ARS §13-3102 defines misconduct involving weapons. Currently, misconduct involving weapons may result in penalties of class one misdemeanors to class three felonies depending on the type of misconduct.

A class one misdemeanor results in up to six months in jail and a fine up to $2,500 while a petty offense is an offense for which the law authorizes a fine only.

Provisions

· Changes the penalty for carrying a concealed deadly weapon without a permit from a class one misdemeanor to a petty offense and specifies a person who violates this law must pay a fine not to exceed $50.

· Makes technical and conforming changes.

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· 45th Legislature

· Second Regular Session 2 February 12, 2002

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