The act declares that the regulation of firearms is a matter of state and local concern. A local government is permitted to enact an ordinance, regulation, or other law governing or prohibiting the sale, purchase, transfer, or possession of a firearm, ammunition, or firearm component or accessory. The ordinance, regulation, or law may not be less restrictive than state law. The local law may only impose a criminal penalty for a violation upon a person who knew or reasonably should have known that the person's conduct was prohibited.The act permits a local government, including a special district, and the governing board of an institution of higher education to enact an ordinance, resolution, rule, or other regulation that prohibits a permittee from carrying a concealed handgun in a building or specific area within the local government's or governing board's jurisdiction, or for a special district, in a building or specific area under the direct control or management of the district. A local law may only impose a civil penalty for a violation, and the maximum fine that may be imposed for a first offense is $50.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

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Statutes affected:
Preamended PA1 (05/12/2021): 18-12-201, 18-12-214
Introduced (04/29/2021): 18-12-201, 18-12-214
Engrossed (05/17/2021): 18-12-201, 18-12-214
Reengrossed (05/18/2021): 18-12-201, 18-12-214
Revised (06/01/2021): 18-12-201, 18-12-214
Rerevised (06/03/2021): 18-12-201, 18-12-214
Final Act (06/11/2021): 18-12-201, 18-12-214
Signed Act (06/21/2021): 18-12-201, 18-12-214