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DAR File No. 28250 (Rule R722-300) UT Bull 2005-20 (10/15/2005)
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Public Safety, Criminal Investigations and Technical Services, Criminal Identification R722-300 Concealed Firearm Permit Rule
DAR File No.: 28250
Filed: 09/20/2005, 10:58
The purpose of this rule is to set forth the process whereby the Criminal Investigations and Technical Services Division administers the Concealed Weapons Act in accordance with Title 53, Chapter 5, Part 7. The Concealed Weapon Review Board passed several resolutions requesting the changes in order to clarify statute and aid in the appeal process.
In Section R722-300-3, this change corrects administrative rule references, explicitly provides a definition for "crimes of violence", adds types of criminal conduct to the definition of "moral turpitude", and adds an offense to the definition of "offenses involving the use of alcohol. The changes in Section R722-300-4 reflect statutory changes for employment and residential which were removed, as is the requirement for two letters of character reference, the criminal history check is expanded, payment amounts are increased for renewal applications, the exemptions for retired law enforcement officers is modified. Sections R722-300-6 and R722-300-7 are removed and replaced by a new Section R722-300-6 dealing with non-resident and non-U.S. citizen applicants; subsequent sections are renumbered. Section R722-300-12 (to become Section R722-300-11) now includes instructor certification in the list of permits or licenses that can be denied, suspended, or revoked. In Section R722-300-14 (to become Section R722-300-13), a statutory reference is altered, the mode of payment for a concealed firearm permit instructor applicant is changed and the applicant is now required to provide the division with a current National Rifle Association (NRA) certification certificate. In Section R722-300-16 (to become Section R722-300-17), a statutory reference is corrected.
Section 53-5-701 et seq.
There are no anticipated cost or savings to the state budget as these are technical changes.
There are no anticipated cost or savings to local government as these are technical changes.
There are no anticipated cost or savings to other persons as these are technical changes.
No anticipated cost. The change in fees from $5 to $10 was enacted by legislation in 1999 (H.B. 237), but the rule was never updated. Therefore there should not be any additional compliance costs for affected persons. (DAR NOTE: H.B. 237 (1999) is found at UT L 1999 Ch 227, and was effective 07/01/1999.)
As the Commissioner of the Utah Department of Public Safety, I have reviewed the changes to this Utah Administrative Rule. I hereby approve the changes and this rulemaking action bares no cost, i.e. has "no impact." The increase in registration fees from $5 to $10 simply reflects the statutory change enacted by Utah's "Concealed Weapons Act" (Sections 53-5-701 through 53-5-711) and this amendment simply updates the rule with current law. Robert Flowers, Commissioner
SALT LAKE CITY UT 84119-5994
Joyce Carter at the above address, by phone at 801-965-4576, by FAX at 801-965-4944, or by Internet E-mail at joycecarter@utah.gov
Authorized by: Ed McConkie, Bureau Chief
R722. Public Safety, Criminal Investigations and
Technical Services, Criminal Identification.
R722-300. Concealed Firearm Permit Rule.
R722-300-1. Purpose.
The purpose of this rule is to set forth the process
whereby the Criminal Investigations and Technical Services Division administers
the Concealed Weapons Act in accordance with Title 53, Chapter 5, Part 7.
R722-300-2. Authority.
This rule is authorized by Subsection 53-5-704(17).
R722-300-3. Definitions.
Terms used in this rule shall be defined as follows:
A. "Affidavit" means a written statement made under oath before a
B. "Approved
firearms instructor" means a person approved by the Division who can
certify that an applicant meets the general firearm familiarity requirement of
Subsection 53-5-704(8)(a) and is an instructor who is certified pursuant to
Section [R724-4-14]R722-300-13.
C. "Board" means the Concealed Weapons Review Board referred to
in Section 53-5-703.
D. "Concealed" means that which is covered, hidden, or secreted
in a manner that the public would not be aware of its presence and is readily
accessible for immediate use.
E. "Crime of
violence" [means any crime defined as such in Subsection
76-10-501(2)(b).]means any crime involving: interference with police
officer; fleeing; resisting arrest; failure to obey police officer; obstruction
F. "Division" means the Criminal Investigations and Technical Services
Division of the Utah Department of Public Safety.
G. "Domestic
violence" means any of the crimes listed in Subsection 77-36-1(2) when
committed by one [co-habitant]intimate partner against another.
H. "Equivalent experience with a firearm through participation in law
enforcement" means experience showing that the applicant has within the
last five years met the firearms requirement of his/her department as evidenced
by verifiable documentation from his/her department.
I. "Equivalent experience with a firearm through participation in the
military" means experience showing that the applicant has within the last
five years successfully met the firearms requirements of his/her military
organization as evidenced by verifiable documentation from his/her military
organization, provided that such training meets the requirements of Subsection
53-5-704(8)(a).
J. "Equivalent experience with a firearm through participation in an
organized shooting competition" means experience showing that the
applicant has within the last five years competed in an organized shooting
competition as evidenced by verifiable documentation from the organization
sanctioning or conducting the organized shooting competition, provided the
organized shooting competition meets the requirements of Subsection
K. "Felony" means any criminal conduct other than those crimes
defined as misdemeanors or infractions by the statutes of this state. It also includes any criminal conduct that
is punishable by more than one year in prison by a federal statute, or by the
statute of some other state.
L. "Mitigating circumstances" means circumstances which reduce
culpability for purposes of assessing good character.
M. "Moral
turpitude" means a conviction for criminal conduct under the statutes of
this state or any other jurisdiction involving any of the following offenses:
3. tax evasion;
4. issuing bad
5. robbery; or
6. [aggravated
robbery;]interference with police officer;
7. fleeing; resisting arrest; failure to obey police officer;
8. obstruction of justice;
[7]9. bribery;
[8]10. perjury;
[9]11. extortion;
[10]12. arson or aggravated arson;
[11]13. criminal mischief;
[12]14. falsifying government records;
[13]15. forgery;
[14]16. receiving stolen property;
[15]17. firearms violations;
[16]18. burglary or aggravated burglary;
[17]19. vandalism;
[18]20. kidnaping, aggravated kidnaping, or child kidnaping;
[19]21. crimes involving unlawful sexual conduct as described in Title 76,
Chapter 5, Part 4, Chapter 5a, Chapter 7, Part 1, and Chapter 10, Part 13;
Chapter 9, Part 702-702.5, indecent exposure or public urination may result in
revocation, suspension or denial, and
[20]22. violations of the pornographic and harmful materials and performances
act, as defined in Title 76, Chapter 10, Part 12.
N. "Offenses
involving the use of alcohol" means any of the following offenses:
1. any violation
of Sections 41-6-44 through 41-6-44.20; including alcohol related reckless
2. violations of
Title 32A, Chapter 12, Part 2 involving the illegal use or consumption of an
alcoholic beverage; and
3. a violation of
Section 76-10-528.
O. "Offenses
involving the use of narcotics" means any offense involving the use,
possession, manufacturing or distribution of any narcotic or drug as defined in
Title 58, Chapter 37, 37a, 37b, 37c, 37d, and 37e or a violation of Section 76-10-528.
P. "Past
pattern of behavior" means verifiable incidents, with or without an arrest
or conviction, that would lead a reasonable person to believe that an
individual has a violent nature and would be a danger to themselves or others.
R722-300-4. Application For a Concealed Firearm Permit.
for a permit to carry a concealed firearm shall be made in writing to the
Division on forms provided by the Division. An application package shall include:
2. proof that the
applicant is 21 years of age or older at the time application is made;
general familiarity with the types of firearms to be concealed, verified by a
signed certificate from an approved firearms instructor;[
4. a five-year employment history;
5. a five-year residential history;
6. two letters of character reference;]
[7]4. [two]one recent
color photograph[s] of passport quality, [measuring 2"x 2";
[8]5. [two]one completed fingerprint card[s].
shall pay a non-refundable processing fee of $59.00 at the time the application
is filed. This fee consists of $35.00
mandated by Section 53-5-707 and a $24.00 Federal Bureau of Investigation
finger print processing fee. [Payment
shall be in the form of cash, cashier's check, or money order.]Payment
may be in the form of cash, check, money order, or credit card. The Division is not responsible for cash
may request an interview prior to submitting the application. The Division may
require an interview subsequent to the submission of the application.
D. A background
investigation shall be conducted on all applicants to determine if they are of
good character as required by Section 53-5-704. The background investigation shall consist of:
1. verifying the
accuracy of the application information;
2. checking the
applicant's criminal history through local, state and national computer files
b. national crime
c. Utah law
enforcement information network;
e. statewide
warrants file;
justice juvenile files;
history expungement system;[ and]
instant check system [(when available).]; and
i. immigration and naturalization service when applicable.
fingerprint cards will be sent to the FBI for a review of the applicant's
criminal history record pursuant to Sections 53-5-704 and 706.
E. The Division
will review all the above information and approve or deny the application.
approval may be given by telephone or in writing.
denial shall be given in writing and shall state the reasons for denial.
F. Renewal of a
permit to carry a concealed firearm is required every [two]five
form is available from the Division or on the Bureau website.
2. A renewal
applicant shall pay a non-refundable fee of $[5]10.00 as required
by Section 53-5-707. [Payment shall
be made in the form of cash, cashier's check or money order.]Payment
shall be in the form of cash, check, money order, or credit card. The Division is not responsible for cash
G. A [peace
officer]law enforcement officer as defined under Section 53-13-103
who has honorably retired from full-time employment within five years of making
application shall be exempt from the following requirements:
1. [two
letters of character reference; and
2. two]one set[s] of fingerprints.
R722-300-5. Temporary Concealed Firearm Permit.
A. To be eligible
to obtain a temporary permit to carry a concealed firearm, as provided for in
Section 53-5-705, an applicant must:
1. apply for a
permit under Section 53-5-704;
2. apply for a
temporary permit under Section 53-5-705;
good character; and
4. prove to the
satisfaction of the Division extenuating circumstances justifying the need for
regarding denial, suspension or revocation of a temporary permit are set forth
in S[ubs]ection [R724-4-18(F)]R722-300-11.
R722-300-6. Non-Resident and Non-U.S. Citizen Concealed
Firearm Permit Applicants.
A. Non-resident and Non-U.S. citizen applicants for a concealed firearm
permit will be subject to the same application process as in-state applicants.
B. Non-U.S. citizen applicants must show proof of a hunting permit and or
must meet standards of Federal Firearm Regulation.
[R722-300-6. Out-of-State Concealed Firearm Permit
Out-of-state applicants for a
concealed firearm permit will be subject to the same application process as
in-state applicants.
R722-300-7. Out of State Concealed Firearm Permits.
A. In accordance with Subsection 76-10-523(2)(b) the Division will conduct
research annually to determine which states have requirements for the issuance
of a concealed firearm permit that meet or exceed the requirements for issuance
of a concealed firearm permit in this state.
B. A list of the out of state permits that will be honored in this state
will be maintained by the Division. The list will be available to the public
]R722-300-[8]7. Application for a Certificate of
for a certificate of qualification shall be made in writing to the Division on
forms provided by the Division and will be subject to the same application
requirements as concealed firearm permit applicants set forth in Section [R724-4-4]R722-300-4. The applicant must also provide proof to the
satisfaction of the Division that they are a law enforcement official or judge
as defined in Section 53-5-711.
of qualification will act as identification to verify that the holder is exempt
from weapons laws in accordance with Section 76-10-523.
R722-300-[9]8. Additional Training Requirements for
Obtaining a Certificate of Qualification.
Training requirements for obtaining a certificate of
qualification, as set forth in Subsection 53-5-711(2)(b), will be established
by the commissioner. A copy of the training requirements will be available in
the Division office upon request. The commissioner may make changes or
additions to the training requirements as needed. It is the responsibility of
the applicant to acquire the training through their agency.
R722-300-[10]9. Annual Requalification Requirement for
Proof of annual requalification must be submitted to the
Division, in writing, no earlier than November 1 and no later than November 30
of each year. If an applicant has received an initial certificate of
qualification after August 1, requalification will not be required until the
following year. Failure to provide
proof of annual requalification by November 30 of each year will result in
revocation of the certificate of qualification.
R722-300-[11]10. Duty of Certificate of Qualification Holder
to Notify the Division Upon Termination of Status as a Law Enforcement Official
A certificate of qualification holder who resigns or is
terminated from their position must notify the Division within six months after
leaving their position. If the holder obtains other employment as a Law
Enforcement Official or Judge within the six month period, the Division will
allow the certificate of qualification to remain current provided the holder
has not committed an offense that is grounds for revocation under Title 53
Chapter 5 Part 7. If a holder of a certificate of qualification has not
obtained another position as a Law Enforcement Official or Judge, the
certificate of qualification will be revoked and a concealed firearm permit
will be issued provided the holder has not committed an offense that is grounds
for revocation under Title 53 Chapter 5 Part 7.
R722-300-[12]11. Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of a
Concealed Firearm Permit or Certificate of Qualification.
A concealed firearm permit or certificate of
qualification may be denied, suspended or revoked for any of the reasons set
forth in Subsections 53-5-704 (3)(a) and (c), or for failure to maintain good
character as defined in Subsection 53-5-704(2).
R722-300-[13]12. Requirement to Notify Peace Officer When
When a concealed firearm permit holder or certificate of
qualification holder is stopped for questioning by a peace officer based on
reasonable suspicion in accordance with Section 77-7-15 and the holder has a
concealed firearm in his/her possession, the holder shall immediately advise
the peace officer that he/she is a lawful holder and has a concealed firearm in
his/her possession.
R722-300-[14]13. Concealed Firearm Permit Instructors.
A. The Division
will certify concealed firearm permit instructors as provided for in S[ubs]ection
53-5-704[(8)(b)(ii)].
B. "Approved firearms instructor" means a person approved by the
Division who can certify that an applicant meets the general firearm
familiarity requirement of Subsection 53-5-704(8)(a) and is an instructor who
is certified pursuant to Section R722-300-13.
[B]C. Application to become a concealed firearm permit instructor shall be
made in writing to the Division on forms provided by the Division. The application shall include:
2. evidence that
the applicant has completed a firearms instructor training program sponsored by
the National Rifle Association, or Peace Officer Standards and Training, or a
program equivalent thereto; and
3. a notarized
[C]D. A concealed firearm permit instructor applicant shall pay a non-refundable
fee of $5.00. [Payment shall be made
in the form of cash, cashier's check or money order.]Payment shall be in
the form of cash, check, money order, or credit card. The Division is not responsible for cash
E. A concealed
firearm permit instructor shall provide the Division with a current NRA
certification certificate every 3 years or as renewed by the NRA. NRA instructor certification must be
[D]F. The applicant must submit with the application a copy of a course of
instruction that meets the course content requirements established by the
Division as required by Subsection 53-5-704(8)(a).
[E]G. The applicant must meet the good character requirements set forth in
Subsections 53-5-704(2)(a) through (h).
R722-300-[15]14. Certificate of Qualification Instructors.
will certify certificate of qualification instructors as provided for in
Subsection 53-5-711(4)(c). An applicant for a certificate of qualification
instructor shall:
1. be certified
as a firearms instructor by Peace Officer Standards and Training;
2. make a written
request to the Division for approval;
3. meet the good
character requirements set forth in Subsections 53-5-704(2)(a) through(h); and
4. demonstrate to
the satisfaction of the Division that their approval would provide a benefit to
certificate of qualification instructors approved by the Division will be
limited to the needs of the program.
R722-300-[16]15. Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of
Approval as a Concealed Firearm Permit Instructor or Certificate of
Qualification Instructor.
as a concealed firearm permit instructor or certificate of qualification
instructor may be denied, suspended or revoked for any of the following
1. failing to
meet the requirements of Sections [R724-4-14 or 15]R722-300-13 or 14;
2. failing to
teach from an approved course of instruction;
3. failing to
maintain records verifying that an applicant has passed a required course of
4. knowingly and
wilfully providing false information to the Division.
R722-300-[17]16. Records Access.
this section is to define access to concealed firearm permit and certificate of
qualification records in accordance with Title 63, Chapter 2, and Subsection
53-5-708(1).
B. Except as
provided in Subsection 53-5-708(1), information supplied to the Division by an
applicant shall be considered "private" in accordance with Subsection
63-2-302(2)(d).
gathered by the Division and placed in the applicant's file shall be considered
"protected" in accordance with Subsections 63-2-304(8)and(9). However, if such information is used as the
basis for denial of a concealed firearm permit or certificate of qualification,
such information shall be considered "private" in accordance with
Subsection 63-2-302(2)(d) and the applicant shall have access to it in
accordance with Subsection 53-5-704(16)(c).
R722-300-[18]17. Adjudicative Procedures.
denied a concealed firearm permit or certificate of qualification may request a
hearing before the board by filing an appeal to the Division within 60 days
from the date the notice of denial is issued. This appeal process also applies
to a concealed firearm permit holder or certificate of qualification holder
whose concealed firearm permit or certificate of qualification has been
B. Board hearings
will be conducted informally in accordance with Section 63-46b-5.
decisions shall be issued within 30 days from the date of the hearing in
accordance with Subsection [53-5-70416(e)]53-5-704(16)(e) and
shall comply with the requirements of Subsection 63-46b-5(1)(i).
D. In accordance
with Section 63-46b-11 the board may enter a default order against any party
who fails to participate in a hearing.
E. Judicial
review of all final actions resulting from informal adjudicative proceedings is
available pursuant to Section 63-46b-15.
F. Denial,
suspension, or revocation of a temporary permit is not appealable to the board.
G. A concealed
firearm permit instructor or certificate of qualification instructor has the
same appeal rights as set forth in this section for concealed firearm permit
holders and certificate of qualification holders.
KEY: concealed firearm permit
16, 1998]2005
of Continuation January 28, 2003
63-46b
For questions regarding the content or application of this rule, please contact Joyce Carter at the above address, by phone at 801-965-4576, by FAX at 801-965-4944, or by Internet E-mail at joycecarter@utah.gov