ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

57th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session

Majority Research Staff

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HB 2763: shooting range; closure; conditions

Sponsor: Representative Nguyen, LD 1

House Engrossed

Overview

Requires a joint resolution by the Legislature, approving the closure, before a shooting range may be closed by the Arizona Game and Fish Commission (Commission).

History

Current law requires the Commission to adopt rules relating to range operations at public shooting ranges operated by and under the jurisdiction of the Commission. This can include the: 1) hours of operation; 2) fees charged for use; 3) the type of firearms and ammunition that can be used or sold at the range; and 4) administration of range facilities and personnel (A.R.S. § 17-231).

Statute restricts the Commission from closing a public shooting range unless the following conditions are met:

1)   the director of the Arizona Fish and Game Department (AZGFD) recommends the closure in writing;

2)   the Commission issues a report detailing the reasoning for closure;

3)   the Commission unanimously approves the closure;

4)   public hearings have been held in the three counties with the highest population to discuss the closure;

5)   the Joint Committee on Capital Review (JCCR) reviews the closure recommendation; and

6)   the Governor approves the closure in an executive order (A.R.S. § 17-621).

Provisions

1.   Increases the requirements needed to close a shooting range to include a joint resolution by the Arizona Legislature approving the closure. (Sec. 1)

2.   Makes technical and conforming changes. (Sec. 1)

 

 

 

 

 

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