The proposed bill aims to enhance the protection of constitutional rights related to firearms and ammunition sales in Wyoming. It establishes new prohibitions against the disclosure or use of information regarding firearms transactions, specifically preventing any state or local government entity from maintaining lists or registries of privately owned firearms or their owners. The bill introduces new definitions for terms such as "firearms retailer," "ammunition," and "firearm accessory," while also amending existing definitions to clarify the scope of the law. Additionally, it mandates that no merchant servicer can discriminate against firearms retailers or customers based on the assignment of merchant category codes.

To enforce these provisions, the bill outlines civil and criminal penalties for violations, including a misdemeanor charge for knowingly violating the law, punishable by up to one year in prison and/or a fine of up to $2,000. The Attorney General is given the authority to investigate alleged violations and must provide written notice to violators, who then have 30 days to comply. If they fail to do so, the Attorney General is required to pursue an injunction. The bill also allows for civil penalties of up to $10,000 for continued non-compliance after an injunction is issued. Overall, the legislation seeks to safeguard the rights of individuals regarding firearms transactions while imposing strict regulations on data collection and merchant practices.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 9-14-402, 9-14-403, 9-14-404