Proposed Oregon Firearm Legislation
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Title: Relating to possession of a weapon by a corrections officer; and prescribing an effective date.
Description: Allows corrections officer employed by Department of Corrections to lawfully possess firearm in locked trunk, glove compartment, center console or other container in officer's personal vehicle when vehicle is parked in department parking lot, department has not provided secure storage for firearms owned by officers and officer is present at department in official capacity. Allows corrections officer employed by Department of Corrections to lawfully possess firearm in locked trunk, glove compartment, center console or other container in officer's personal vehicle when vehicle is parked in department parking lot, department has not provided secure storage for firearms owned by officers and officer is present at department in official capacity. Declares emergency, effective on passage. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Last Action: Chapter 88, (2014 Laws): Effective date June 6, 2014.
Last Action Date: April 8, 2014
Title: Relating to concealed handgun license applicants previously charged with marijuana offenses.
Description: Modifies requirements for concealed handgun license applicants. Provides that either single conviction or single completed drug diversion program for marijuana possession does not disqualify applicant if offense was violation or misdemeanor. Defines "drug diversion program" for purposes of statute.
Last Action: Chapter 62, (2014 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2015.
Last Action Date: March 18, 2014
Title: Relating to firearms.
Description: Requires person to request criminal background check before transferring firearm to any other person. Specifies exceptions to background check requirement for family members, inherited firearms and antique firearms. Punishes violation with maximum term of 30 days' imprisonment, $1,250 fine, or both, for first offense, maximum term of one year's imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both, for second offense and maximum term of five years' imprisonment, $125,000 fine, or both, for third or subsequent offense.
Last Action: In committee upon adjournment.
Last Action Date: March 7, 2014