The bill amends the existing firearm licensing law in Michigan, specifically section 5d of 1927 PA 372. It introduces provisions that allow applicants who receive a notice of statutory disqualification due to an error on their application to submit a corrected application within 21 business days without incurring an additional fee. Additionally, if the disqualification notice is due to an error made by someone other than the applicant, they can submit a new application at any time without a fee, provided they include supporting documents that rectify the error.

The bill also modifies the appeal process for applicants who receive a notice of disqualification or experience failures in receiving a license or receipt. It specifies that appeals must be determined by a review of the record for error and outlines the court's authority to order the issuance of licenses or refunds of filing fees if the disqualification or failure to issue a license is found to be clearly erroneous or arbitrary. Furthermore, it establishes the financial responsibilities of the state and county in covering the costs and attorney fees for applicants whose appeals are successful, while also allowing for penalties against applicants whose appeals are deemed frivolous.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 28.425
As Passed by the House: 28.425