H.B. 373 Firearm Transfer Certification Amendments (Rep. Wil

[David Nelson]

According to H.B. 373 Firearm Transfer Certification Amendments (Rep. Wilcox, R.) (http://le.utah.gov/~2014/bills/static/HB0373.html):

This bill provides requirements for law enforcement officials to certify federal firearm transfers within a certain time.

This bill:
. requires law enforcement officers or other eligible officials to certify certain federal firearm transfers;
. provides that the certification is granted only for firearm transfer applicants not prohibited by law;
. specifies a time period within which the law enforcement officer shall certify and return the form to the applicant; and
. if the certification is denied, provide the reasons in writing to the applicant within a specified time period.

[UtahJarhead]

I like this! Keep in mind folks, this is for NFA transfers. Suppressors, SBR, SBS, etc.

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
39 purposes.
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.

[Snurd]

If that's the case, that would be sweet!

[cdrhoad]

Awesome! Anymore movement on this?

[David Nelson]

This bill was passed by the Utah Legislature and has been prepared for the governor's signature or veto.

[althor]

Are there counties that won't sign?

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[itsasecret]

I've not heard of any counties, the only one I could imagine that would even question this might be Salt Lake, but there are police chiefs in individual cities that sometimes won't.

[althor]

Well if you live in Salt Lake County, then it's Nick Roberts who signs for Jim Winder, at least for the two I've done. 2 to 3 day turn around.

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