The bill amends Section 30-7-7.3 of the New Mexico Statutes to provide an exemption from the required seven-day waiting period for the sale of firearms for certain law enforcement officers. Specifically, the bill allows buyers who are certified law enforcement officers or commissioned law enforcement officers with the power to make arrests to purchase firearms without adhering to the waiting period. This change is intended to facilitate the timely acquisition of firearms by law enforcement personnel while maintaining the existing regulations for other buyers.

In addition to the new exemptions, the bill also clarifies the definitions and conditions under which the waiting period applies. It retains the existing provisions regarding unlawful sales and the penalties associated with them, while also updating the list of exemptions to include the newly defined categories of law enforcement officers. The bill aims to balance the need for public safety with the operational needs of law enforcement agencies.

Statutes affected:
introduced version: 30-7-7.3