Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass
Yes
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Absent
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Under existing law, the sheriff may issue pistol permits to eligible applicants.
This bill would clarify that, except as expressly provided, a sheriff may not place conditions or requirements on the issuance of a pistol permit, or limit the scope or applicability of the law regarding the issuance of a pistol permit to an eligible applicant.
This bill would also provide that a sheriff may not place a time constraint requirement on the taking possession of an approved pistol permit.
Source: Alabama Legislature