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REFERENCE TITLE: firearms; ammunition; storage; civil penalty |
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State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-sixth Legislature Second Regular Session 2024
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HB 2233 |
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Introduced by Representatives Longdon: Pawlik, Schwiebert
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An Act
amending title 13, chapter 31, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 13-3123; relating to weapons.
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Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
Section 1. Title 13, chapter 31, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended by adding section 13-3123, to read:
13-3123. Misconduct involving storage of firearms or ammunition; civil penalty
A. A person shall not store or keep a firearm or ammunition, or both, in any residence unless the person does any of the following:
1. Keeps the firearm or ammunition, or both, in a securely locked box.
2. equips the firearm with a device that renders the firearm inoperable without a key or combination and the person does not allow any other person access to the key or combination without the person's specific knowledge and consent.
3. Carries the firearm or ammunition, or both, on his person or within such close proximity to his person that the person can readily retrieve and use the firearm as if it was carried on his person.
B. A person who violates this section is subject to a civil penalty of at least $1,000.
Sec. 2. Short title
This act may be cited as "Christian's Law".