This bill proposes the repeal of the local licensing requirement for the sale of pistols and revolvers, effectively eliminating the need for individuals to obtain a license from local authorities to sell these firearms. The bill amends several sections of the existing law, including the removal of the phrase "License to Sell" from RSA 159:8 and replacing it with "Purchase of Firearm; Identity of Purchaser." Additionally, it modifies the language to require that no firearm be sold to a purchaser who is not personally known to the seller or who does not provide clear evidence of their identity. The bill also repeals RSA 159:10, which pertains to penalties for selling without a license.

Furthermore, the bill makes several changes to the language regarding the sale of firearms to nonresidents, allowing individuals to rely on a summary of laws from the attorney general to determine if a nonresident is authorized to purchase a firearm. It also alters the penalties for violations of the provisions related to nonresident sales, allowing for a fine of up to $100 without mandating a license suspension. The bill is set to take effect on January 1, 2026, and is expected to have an indeterminable impact on local revenues, particularly for municipalities that currently collect fees for such licenses.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 159:6-g
As Amended by the House: 159:6-g, 159:8, 159:8-a, 159:8-b, 159:10