Overview
- Establishes a 72-hour waiting period for dealer transfers tied to the background check request and approval number.
Key provisions
- Applies to firearms and unfinished frames or receivers.
- Requires a dealer to request a criminal background check and receive the approval number before transfer.
- Requires 72 hours to elapse from the time the background check is requested before transfer.
Penalties / enforcement
- Provides civil liability immunity to dealers who receive the approval number and wait the required 72 hours before transfer.
- Establishes a uniform timing standard for dealer transfers.
Effective date / timeline
- Takes effect on the 91st day after sine die.
Exceptions / carve-outs
- No exceptions described in the OLIS summary.