The bill amends Section 30-7-7.3 of the New Mexico Statutes to provide exemptions from the required seven-day waiting period for the sale of firearms. Specifically, it states that the waiting period does not apply to buyers who are certified law enforcement officers or commissioned law enforcement officers with the power to make arrests while performing their official duties. This change aims to facilitate the timely acquisition of firearms by law enforcement personnel who may need them for their duties.

In addition to the new provisions, the bill also makes several deletions and insertions to clarify the exemptions. The previous language that allowed for sales between law enforcement officers has been updated to explicitly include certified law enforcement officers and commissioned officers with arrest powers. Furthermore, the bill adds a new exemption for sales between immediate family members, ensuring that such transactions are not subject to the waiting period. Overall, the bill seeks to streamline firearm sales for specific groups while maintaining regulations for the general public.

Statutes affected:
introduced version: 30-7-7.3