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Bill: Tax Collectors Could Accept Concealed Weapons Applications
December 21, 2013
Two Republican lawmakers moved forward this week with a proposal that would allow county tax collectors to accept applications for concealed-weapon or firearms licenses. Sen. Wilton Simpson, R-Trilby, filed a bill (SB 544) that would make the change, and Rep. James Grant, R-Tampa, also backs the idea in the House.
A news release said the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services currently accepts the applications at eight regional locations, but the bill would address increasing demands.
“(Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam) and his staff are already doing a great job handling a substantial demand from Floridians,” Simpson said in the news release. “With this bill, we empower the commissioner to bring even more convenience and efficiency to the licensing process.” The proposal will be considered during the spring legislative session and, if approved, would take effect July 1.
by The News Service of Florida
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