This bill proposes several updates to the Arizona Revised Statutes regarding firearm transactions. It introduces new definitions, including "ammunition," "assign," "covered entity," "firearm retailer," "government entity," "merchant category code," "payment card," "payment card network," "payment card transaction," "person," and "transfer." These definitions clarify the terms used in the context of firearm sales and transactions, particularly focusing on the categorization of retailers and the handling of payment card transactions related to firearms.

Additionally, the bill establishes restrictions on government entities and payment card networks regarding the tracking and categorization of firearm retailers. Specifically, it prohibits government entities from maintaining lists or registries of privately owned firearms and prevents payment card networks from requiring or incentivizing the use of merchant category codes that distinguish firearm retailers. The bill also outlines enforcement mechanisms, including investigations by the attorney general or county attorney, and specifies penalties for non-compliance. Overall, these changes aim to enhance privacy for firearm owners and regulate how firearm transactions are processed.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 44-7851, 44-7853