Relating to gun dealer licenses; prescribing an effective date.
What changed between versions
The effective date for licensing requirements was changed from January 1, 2027 to July 1, 2027 for high-volume dealers and July 1, 2028 for all other dealers.
A temporary exemption was added allowing dealers selling 251 or fewer firearms per year (who do not hold a Type 02 federal license) to operate without a state license until July 1, 2028.
New language appropriates money to the Department of Justice to fund the licensing program.
The bill's effective date was changed from 'when the Governor signs it' to 'on the 91st day after sine die' (after the legislative session ends).
The definition of 'Dealer' was updated to specify that it applies to persons or businesses located in Oregon.
The bill was amended to remove the declaration of an emergency and clarify that the licensing program is not immediately effective upon passage.