Concealed handgun permits; change certain penalties.

Concealed handgun permits; penalties. Changesthe penalty for a first violation of carrying a concealed weapon without a permit from a Class 1 misdemeanor to a civil penalty ofnot more than $100, a second violation from a Class 6 felony to acivil penalty of not more than $500, and a third or subsequent violationfrom a Class 5 felony to a civil penalty of not more than $1,000.The bill also provides that a person, unless otherwise disqualified,shall not be precluded from applying for a concealed handgun permitduring the pendency of the proceedings for a violation. If such personis issued a valid concealed handgun permit while a charge is pending,he may offer such permit to the court and the court may dismiss thecharge.