This bill amends Section 30-7-7.3 of the New Mexico Statutes to provide an exemption from the seven-day waiting period for the sale of firearms for certain individuals. Specifically, the waiting period does not apply to buyers who are not disqualified from possessing a firearm and who fall into one of several categories: certified law enforcement officers, former or retired certified law enforcement officers, commissioned law enforcement officers, or law enforcement officers of an Indian nation, tribe, or pueblo. This change aims to streamline the process for these individuals when purchasing firearms.

Additionally, the bill clarifies the definition of unlawful sale of a firearm before the required waiting period ends and specifies that violations of this section can result in misdemeanor charges. The language also removes the previous provision that allowed sales between two law enforcement officers and replaces it with a broader exemption for various law enforcement personnel, while maintaining the existing exemptions for federal firearms license holders, New Mexico concealed handgun license holders, and sales to law enforcement agencies.

Statutes affected:
introduced version: 30-7-7.3