House of Representatives

HB 2454

concealed weapons; petty offense

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

DP	Committee on Retirement and Government Operations
DPA	Caucus and COW
X	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.

Current Status

HB 2454 passed the Retirement and Government Operations Committee unamended. HB 2454 was amended in the Committee of the Whole to define holster.

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, including striking the word belt as it relates to holster.

· Defines holster to be a sheath-like carrying case for a weapon where the weapon is wholly or partially visible.

Amendments

HB 2454 was amended in the Committee of the Whole as follows:

§ Defines holster as a sheath-like carrying case for a weapon where the weapon is wholly or partially visible.

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§ 45th Legislature

§ Second Regular Session 2 February 15, 2002

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