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The Firearm Permit Bill
Firearm permit fee refunds forced if local office delays
An Act Concerning The Refund Of Certain Firearm Permit Fees.
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If a town takes too long to process a gun permit, it must give the applicant $70 back.
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Citizens could get their money back when the city drags its feet, pressuring officials to act faster on permits.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- The bill would require a $70 refund when a local authority misses a firearm permit deadline.
- Refund applies only to certain firearm permit provisions.
- The refund would go directly to the applicant.
- The bill is introduced in the Connecticut House of Representatives.
- Sponsors include Jason Rojas and the Public Safety and Security Committee.
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