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New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 54 - FIREARMS AND WEAPONS › Subchapter 2 - HANDGUNS › Section 13:54-2.10 - Revocation of permits

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) Any permit issued pursuant to this chapter shall be void at such time as the holder no longer meets the requirements of 13:54-1.5 and 1.6, and the holder of such a void permit shall immediately surrender it to the Superintendent who shall give notice to the licensing authority.
(b) Any permit may be revoked by the Superior Court, after hearing, upon notice to the holder of the permit, if the Court finds that the holder no longer satisfies the requirements of 13:54-2.3 or any applicable law.
(c) The county prosecutor of any county, the chief police officer of any municipality, the Superintendent or any citizen may apply to the Court at any time for revocation of any permit issued pursuant to this chapter.
(d) Any person having knowledge that a person is subject to any of the disabilities set forth in this chapter and no longer qualifies to carry a handgun may so notify the chief of police, the Superintendent or any other law enforcement officer who may take such action as may be deemed appropriate.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 54 - FIREARMS AND WEAPONS › Subchapter 3 - RETAIL DEALERS › Section 13:54-3.1 - Licensing of retail dealers; general

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
This subchapter prescribes requirements for issuance of licenses to retail dealers for the retail sale of firearms, retail sale of ammunition, gunsmithing and the requirements for issuance of licenses to employees of such dealers.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 54 - FIREARMS AND WEAPONS › Subchapter 3 - RETAIL DEALERS › Section 13:54-3.2 - Retail license required

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
No retail dealer of firearms nor any employee of a retail dealer shall sell or expose for sale or possess with intent to sell, any firearm, parts of firearms, ammunition, or engage in gunsmithing, unless such person has first obtained a retail dealers license issued pursuant to this chapter.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 54 - FIREARMS AND WEAPONS › Subchapter 3 - RETAIL DEALERS › Section 13:54-3.3 - Application for license

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) Every person, partnership or corporation applying for a retail dealer license shall furnish such information and particulars as required by the application form designated SP-649, and in the case of partnerships, corporations or other business organizations, the application form designated SP-649A shall also be completed. Such forms may be obtained from the Firearms Investigation Unit, Division of State Police, Box 7068, West Trenton, New Jersey 08628. All corporations applying for such a license, in addition to the application, shall submit a valid copy of the most recent certificate of incorporation, or such other documentation establishing the corporation, partnership or other business organization as a legal entity.
(b) The completed application, together with two sets of the applicant's fingerprints, a consent for mental health records search form designated SP 66, and a nonrefundable fee of $ 50.00, payable to the Superintendent, in addition to the fees as established by N.J.A.C. 13:59 in accordance with 53:1-20.5 et seq., shall be submitted to the Superintendent.
(c) Any person who possesses an actual or equitable controlling interest in an applicant corporation, partnership or other business organization shall complete the necessary application form and be fingerprinted.
(d) No retail dealer shall permit any employee or other person to engage in the purchase, sale, or offering for sale of any firearms or ammunition or engage in gunsmithing, nor have access or be permitted to have access to any firearms or records of the acquisition or disposition of firearms, unless such employee or person has been licensed by the Superintendent. Every employee applying for such a license must submit a completed application form designated S.P. 641, accompanied with two sets of fingerprints and a consent for mental health records search form S.P. 66. An employee who possesses a firearms purchaser identification card need not be fingerprinted, provided that the number of the firearms purchaser identification card is included in the space provided on the application, and provided that the employee continues to be eligible to retain such card in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. The retail dealer shall complete the New Jersey State Police, State Bureau of Identification (SBI) "Request For Criminal History Record Information For Non Criminal Justice Purpose" form for such employee and submit the required fee for processing such form. A nonrefundable fee of $ 5.00 shall be paid by the retail dealer to the Superintendent for each employee in addition to the fingerprint fees as established by
N.J.A.C. 13:59
in accordance with
53:1-20.5
et seq.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 54 - FIREARMS AND WEAPONS › Subchapter 3 - RETAIL DEALERS › Section 13:54-3.4 - Standards and qualifications

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) No license shall be granted under this subchapter to any retail dealer under the age of 21 or to any employee of a retail dealer under the age of 18 or to any person who could not qualify to obtain a permit to purchase a handgun or a firearms purchaser identification card, or to any corporation, partnership or other business organization in which the actual or equitable controlling interest is held or possessed by such an ineligible person.
(b) An employee who is licensed by the Superintendent to engage in the purchase or sale of firearms, ammunition or to engage in gunsmithing is licensed for so long as the employee remains in the employ of the retail dealer or becomes disabled as provided in this chapter.
(c) Employees must be licensed for each individual location where they shall work. Should an employee be transferred from his or her licensed location to another location, by the same licensed employer, that employee shall apply for a new license by submitting application form S.P. 641, consent for mental health records search form S.P. 66 and shall immediately surrender his or her current employee license to the Superintendent.
(d) A retail dealer shall, within five days, return any employees' license of an employee who has been terminated or has become disqualified as provided in this chapter, to the Superintendent.
(e) No retail dealer shall conduct a retail business in a mobile or temporary facility ("Mobile " meaning a facility easily moved from one location to another. "Temporary" meaning a facility not having indicia of permanency). A temporary facility includes, but is not limited to, places for garage sales, flea markets, gun shows and exhibits.
(f) A retail dealer shall not receive an initial license unless local zoning requirements have been satisfied for the operation of such a business, and the Superintendent has been notified in writing that such requirements have been satisfied. The Superintendent may, in his or her discretion, decline to process or investigate an application for an initial retail dealer license until such time as the applicant demonstrates compliance with local zoning requirements. After the issuance of the initial license, a retail dealer has a continuing obligation to remain in compliance with local zoning requirements and to notify the Superintendent within 48 hours of receiving written notice from the local zoning official or other competent authority that he or she is not in compliance with such local zoning requirements. The failure of the retail dealer to comply with this notification requirement may result in the revocation of the registration or license of such dealer.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 54 - FIREARMS AND WEAPONS › Subchapter 3 - RETAIL DEALERS › Section 13:54-3.5 - Exemptions for physical handicap

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
A physical handicap shall not disqualify an applicant for a license unless such handicap would make it unsafe for the applicant to handle firearms or would interfere with the activities of the applicant or employee to the extent that it would endanger the public health, safety or welfare.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 54 - FIREARMS AND WEAPONS › Subchapter 3 - RETAIL DEALERS › Section 13:54-3.6 - Exceptions for corporations

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) A public corporation whose stock is listed on a major stock exchange at the time of filing of an application for a retail dealer license shall not be required to furnish the personal data as set forth in the application form for officers or directors of such corporation or for the stockholders of such corporation unless such officers, directors or stockholders directly engage in the sale or purchase of firearms for the corporation or such officers, directors or stockholders hold or possess the actual or equitable controlling interest in such corporation.
(b) A certification shall be filed by the member or members holding an actual or equitable controlling interest in each corporation or partnership certifying that such member(s) shall take the appropriate action to inform all employees directly engaged in the sale, purchase or manufacture of firearms or ammunition of the pertinent laws and regulations governing the sale, purchase and manufacture of such firearms or ammunition.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 54 - FIREARMS AND WEAPONS › Subchapter 3 - RETAIL DEALERS › Section 13:54-3.7 - Licensing of retail dealers and employees

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) The Superintendent shall cause the applicant for a retail dealer license to be investigated for purposes of providing the judge of the Superior Court with such information as the Superintendent deems appropriate with respect to the applicant's qualifications and disabilities.
(b) Upon completion of the investigation, the application shall then be forwarded by the Superintendent, accompanied by such other documentation as he or she deems appropriate, to a judge of the Superior Court in the County wherein the retail dealer intends to conduct business.
(c) The judge shall issue a license to an applicant:
1. Who conforms to the standards and qualifications prescribed by the Superintendent;
2. Who may engage in business as a retail dealer without any danger to the public safety, health or welfare; and
3. Who is not subject to any of the disabilities which would prevent him from obtaining a permit to purchase a handgun or a firearms purchaser identification card as provided by this chapter.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 54 - FIREARMS AND WEAPONS › Subchapter 3 - RETAIL DEALERS › Section 13:54-3.8 - Duration of retail dealer license

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
A retail dealer license shall be effective for three years from the date of issuance. If a retail dealer license is renewed, it shall be effective for three years from the date of the expiration of the initial or most recent license.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 54 - FIREARMS AND WEAPONS › Subchapter 3 - RETAIL DEALERS › Section 13:54-3.11 - Security required

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Each retail dealer shall install a system for the prevention and detection of the theft of firearms or ammunition from the business premises in accordance with N.J.A.C. 13:54-6.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 54 - FIREARMS AND WEAPONS › Subchapter 3 - RETAIL DEALERS › Section 13:54-3.12 - Requirements for sale of rifle, shotgun, antique cannon or receiver

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
In addition to complying with the other requirements of this chapter, the retail dealer shall, prior to the sale or transfer of a rifle, shotgun, or receiver, initiate a NICS check with the Division of State Police as defined in 27 CFR 478.11, which is incorporated by reference herein, as may be amended and supplemented.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 54 - FIREARMS AND WEAPONS › Subchapter 3 - RETAIL DEALERS › Section 13:54-3.13 - Requirements for sale of a handgun or receiver

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) Every purchaser, other than a licensed or registered retail or wholesale dealer or manufacturer, or law enforcement agency as provided in this chapter, shall present a valid permit to purchase a handgun to the dealer, who shall confirm the identity of the purchaser. A permit is valid for the purchase of one handgun or receiver. The dealer shall adhere to the following procedures:
1. Complete and keep a form of register, which is part of the permit to purchase a handgun (designated SP-671) for each handgun sold and obtain the information sought by the form of register and obtain the signature and address of the purchaser in the purchaser's own handwriting;
2. Complete in a legible manner the permit to purchase a handgun in the space provided on the form;
3. Deliver the handgun unloaded and securely wrapped;
4. Forward the permit to purchase a handgun and form of register copies to the respective individuals, as noted on the forms, within five days of the date of sale. If the issuing authority is the State Police, both the original and the second copy of the permit to purchase and the form of register are to be forwarded to the State Police;
5. Retain the form of register and make it available for inspection by any law enforcement officer at reasonable hours; and
6. In addition to complying with the other requirements of this chapter, the retail dealer shall, prior to completing the sale or transfer of a handgun or frame, initiate a NICS check with the Division of State Police as defined in 27 CFR 478.11, which is incorporated by reference herein, as may be amended and supplemented.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 54 - FIREARMS AND WEAPONS › Subchapter 3 - RETAIL DEALERS › Section 13:54-3.15 - Sale of firearms to the military and to law enforcement officers

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Retail dealers licensed by this chapter may sell firearms to the Armed Forces of the United States, the National Guard and to law enforcement agencies. Retail dealers must maintain records of sale or disposition of firearms to any of the aforementioned entities or agencies. The records shall include the name of the entity or agency, and a written authorization of purchase on the official letterhead of the Superintendent, chief of police or the law enforcement officer or military officer officially authorized to make such purchases on behalf of the agency or governmental entity and copies of any payment vouchers used to acquire such firearms. The records shall specify the type, manufacturer, importer, caliber or gauge, model and serial number of each firearm purchased. The records shall also indicate the name and rank of the law enforcement or military officer authorized to make the purchase, including the date and time of the sale or disposition. The dealers shall maintain such records for inspection by law enforcement officers at reasonable hours. Sales of assault firearms and machine guns shall be in accordance with 13:54-5.1 and copies of records of such sales shall be forwarded to the Superintendent within 48 hours of the sale.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 54 - FIREARMS AND WEAPONS › Subchapter 3 - RETAIL DEALERS › Section 13:54-3.16 - Records available to Division of State Police

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Records are to be retained by the dealer and shall, for administrative and law enforcement purposes, be made available for inspection during reasonable hours to any member of the Division of State Police.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 54 - FIREARMS AND WEAPONS › Subchapter 3 - RETAIL DEALERS › Section 13:54-3.17 - Records to Superintendent

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Upon discontinuance, termination, expiration or revocation of a retail dealer license, the retail dealer license and any employee licenses shall be forwarded to the Superintendent within five business days.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 54 - FIREARMS AND WEAPONS › Subchapter 3 - RETAIL DEALERS › Section 13:54-3.18 - Appeal

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) Any person making application for a retail dealer license, who is denied approval by a Superior Court judge of the county wherein the application was made, may file an appeal in accordance with law.
(b) Any person who has been denied an employee's license, may appeal to the Superintendent within 30 days from the date of denial. If the appeal is denied by the Superintendent, such person may appeal to the Appellate Division of the Superior Court.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 54 - FIREARMS AND WEAPONS › Subchapter 3 - RETAIL DEALERS › Section 13:54-3.19 - Division of State Police NICS hours of operation

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
The National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) is available electronically via a web-based system "New Jersey State Police NICS Online," weekdays from 9:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. and Saturday from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. NICS will be closed on all State holidays. The Division of State Police may expand hours of electronic coverage based upon operational experience. Telephonic service will be available as a back-up if the electronic service is inaccessible. Only one transaction per electronic or telephonic message is permitted.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 54 - FIREARMS AND WEAPONS › Subchapter 3 - RETAIL DEALERS › Section 13:54-3.20 - Consignment firearms placed at licensed retail firearms dealers

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Consignment firearms are firearms that are transferred by the legal owner (consignor) of the firearm to a licensed retail firearms dealer (consignee) for the purpose of resale. Licensed retail firearms dealers that receive firearms on consignment shall provide a receipt/invoice to the consigner with a full description of the firearms, including make, model, caliber, and serial number. The licensed retail firearms dealer shall also provide in writing on the same receipt/invoice a statement indicating that any consignor requesting the return of a firearm shall be required to comply with the regulatory provisions of
2C:58-3
for the transfer of handguns and rifles or shotguns. Consignment handguns, rifles, or shotguns shall not be returned to the consignor without the consigner first producing a valid permit to purchase a handgun, or in the case of a rifle or shotgun, a New Jersey firearms purchaser identification card and completing a State of New Jersey Certificate of Eligibility form (S.P. 634), which is used for eligibility verification and contains a list of disqualifications for the consignor.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 54 - FIREARMS AND WEAPONS › Subchapter 3 - RETAIL DEALERS › Section 13:54-3.21 - Labeling of all firearms

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
All retail and gunsmithing firearms shall be affixed with a tag or label containing information that coincides with the records of the acquisition and disposition ledgers, both manual and/or electronic. Labels shall be clearly visible and facilitate reconciliation with ledgers for purposes of inspection by the Division of State Police.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 54 - FIREARMS AND WEAPONS › Subchapter 4 - WHOLESALE DEALERS, MANUFACTURERS, AND WHOLESALE DEALERS' AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES › Section 13:54-4.1 - General provisions

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
This subchapter prescribes standards and qualifications for registration of wholesale dealers and manufacturers of firearms and the rules for holders of registration certificates to conduct business. This subchapter also provides for the licensing of wholesale dealers' agents and employees.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 54 - FIREARMS AND WEAPONS › Subchapter 4 - WHOLESALE DEALERS, MANUFACTURERS, AND WHOLESALE DEALERS' AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES › Section 13:54-4.2 - Registration required

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
No person shall manufacture or sell at wholesale any firearm or part of a firearm unless he or she has been registered by the Superintendent under the provisions of this chapter. This section shall not apply to a person who exclusively processes, or deals exclusively in, grips, stocks and other nonmetal parts of firearms.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 54 - FIREARMS AND WEAPONS › Subchapter 4 - WHOLESALE DEALERS, MANUFACTURERS, AND WHOLESALE DEALERS' AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES › Section 13:54-4.3 - Application for a certificate of registration

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) Every person applying for a certificate of registration shall furnish such information and particulars required by the applications forms designated S.P. 280 and S.P. 280A. The forms may be obtained from the Firearms Investigation Unit, Division of State Police, Box 7068, West Trenton, New Jersey 08628, or the New Jersey State Police web site:
www.njsp.org
. All corporations, partnerships, and other business organizations applying for registration shall, in addition to the applications, submit a valid copy of the most recent certificate of incorporation, or such other documentation establishing the corporation, partnership, or other business organization as a legal entity. In addition, the corporation, partnership, or other business organization shall supply documentation that identifies all officers of such legal entity.
(b) Any person who possesses an actual or equitable controlling interest in the dealership shall complete the necessary application form and shall be fingerprinted (other than those exempted under
13:54-4.6
).
(c) The completed application together with a receipt from the current State-authorized fingerprinting vendor indicating fingerprints were submitted (if the applicant resides in a state without access to the authorized vendor, then the applicant shall provide two sets of fingerprints), a consent for mental health records search form S.P. 66, and a nonrefundable fee of $ 150.00 payable to the Superintendent, in addition to the fees as established by
N.J.A.C. 13:59
in accordance with
53:1-20.5
et seq., shall be submitted to the Superintendent.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 54 - FIREARMS AND WEAPONS › Subchapter 4 - WHOLESALE DEALERS, MANUFACTURERS, AND WHOLESALE DEALERS' AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES › Section 13:54-4.5 - Exemptions for physical handicap

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
A physical handicap shall not disqualify an applicant to be registered as a wholesale dealer or manufacturer of firearms or an applicant to be licensed as an employee unless such handicap would make it unsafe for the applicant to handle firearms or would interfere with the activities of the applicant or employee to the extent that it would endanger the public health, safety and welfare.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 54 - FIREARMS AND WEAPONS › Subchapter 4 - WHOLESALE DEALERS, MANUFACTURERS, AND WHOLESALE DEALERS' AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES › Section 13:54-4.6 - Exceptions for corporations

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) A public corporation whose stock is listed on a major stock exchange at the time of the filing of an application for registration as a wholesale dealer and/or manufacturer of firearms, shall not be required to furnish the personal data as set forth in the application form S.P. 280, for officers or directors of such corporation or for the stockholders of such corporation, unless such officers, directors, or stockholders directly engage in the sale or purchase of firearms for the corporation or such officers, directors, or stockholders hold or possess the actual or equitable controlling interest in such corporation.
(b) A certification shall be filed by the member or members holding an actual or equitable controlling interest in each corporation or partnership certifying that such member(s) shall take the appropriate action to inform all employees directly engaged in the sale, purchase, or manufacture of firearms of the pertinent laws and regulations governing the sale, purchase, and manufacture of such firearms.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 54 - FIREARMS AND WEAPONS › Subchapter 4 - WHOLESALE DEALERS, MANUFACTURERS, AND WHOLESALE DEALERS' AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES › Section 13:54-4.7 - Certification; security required

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) The Superintendent of State Police shall cause the applicant for registration to be investigated and either approve or deny the application. The application shall be approved if the Superintendent is satisfied that the applicant can be permitted to engage in business as a wholesale dealer of firearms without any danger to the public safety, health, or welfare, and if the applicant would qualify for the issuance of a permit to purchase a handgun or a firearms purchaser identification card. If the application is approved, the Superintendent shall issue a certificate of registration to wholesale and/or manufacture firearms or parts of firearms.
(b) Each registrant as a wholesale dealer and/or manufacturer shall install a system for the prevention and detection of the theft of firearms from the business premises in accordance with the provisions of N.J.A.C. 13:54-6.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 54 - FIREARMS AND WEAPONS › Subchapter 4 - WHOLESALE DEALERS, MANUFACTURERS, AND WHOLESALE DEALERS' AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES › Section 13:54-4.8 - Duration of certificate of registration

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
A certificate of registration shall expire three years from the date of issuance. If a certificate of registration is renewed, it shall be effective for three years from the date of the expiration of the initial or most recent application.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 54 - FIREARMS AND WEAPONS › Subchapter 4 - WHOLESALE DEALERS, MANUFACTURERS, AND WHOLESALE DEALERS' AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES › Section 13:54-4.9 - Renewal of certificate of registration and agents' and employees' licenses

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) An applicant for renewal of a certificate of registration shall follow the same procedures as required for the issuance of initial registration, including completion of forms STS 280 and 280A and a consent for mental health records form SP 66. Renewal application(s) shall be accompanied with a nonrefundable fee of $ 150.00 payable to the Superintendent and the fee established by N.J.A.C. 13:59 in accordance with 53:1-20.5 et seq. An applicant for renewal of a certificate of registration need not be fingerprinted again, provided such applicant shall complete the New Jersey State Police, State Bureau of Identification (SBI) "Request For Criminal History Record Information For Non Criminal Justice Purpose" form and submit the required fee for processing such form established by N.J.A.C. 13:59.
(b) The employee's wholesale dealer's agent license is valid only, so long as the employer's wholesale dealer registration or firearms manufacturer registration is valid, and therefore such a license must be renewed simultaneously with the employer's registration. To this end, all licensed wholesale dealers' agents who engage in the purchase or sale or offering for sale of firearms or parts of firearms must also submit renewal applications to continue transacting business on behalf of the registered person, including completion of form SP 641 and submission of a consent for mental health records form SP 66. Such applications shall be accompanied by a nonrefundable fee of $ 5.00 payable to the Superintendent and the fee established by N.J.A.C. 13:59 in accordance with 53:1-20.5 et seq. An applicant for renewal of a wholesale dealer's agent license need not be fingerprinted again, provided such applicant completes the New Jersey State Police, State Bureau of Identification (SBI) "Request For Criminal History Record Information For Non Criminal Justice Purpose" form, and submits the required fee of processing such for as established by N.J.A.C. 13:59.
(c) Wholesale dealers and manufacturers and employees of such persons applying for renewal of a certificate of registration or license renewal, at the time of such renewal shall:
1. Continue to be qualified for the issuance of a permit to purchase a handgun or a firearms purchaser identification card;
2. Meet the standards and qualifications of the Superintendent; and
3. Not pose a danger to the public health, safety or welfare.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 54 - FIREARMS AND WEAPONS › Subchapter 4 - WHOLESALE DEALERS, MANUFACTURERS, AND WHOLESALE DEALERS' AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES › Section 13:54-4.10 - Revocation of certificate of registration

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) Any certificate of registration may be revoked for breach of any of the conditions under which it was granted, or any conditions provided for in this chapter by the Superintendent, after written notice to all affected parties and a hearing, if requested.
(b) Any employee license may be revoked for breach of any conditions under which it was granted, or any conditions provided for in this chapter, by the Superintendent, after written notice to all affected parties and a hearing, if requested.
(c) Any certificate of registration or employee license shall be revoked by the Superintendent, after written notice to all affected parties and a hearing, if requested, if the holder no longer qualifies for the issuance of a permit to purchase a handgun or a firearms purchaser identification card, or if the person poses a danger to the public health, safety or welfare.
(d) Any person having knowledge that a person registered or licensed pursuant to this subchapter has violated any of the foregoing conditions or is otherwise unqualified to hold a registration or license may notify any law enforcement officer, who shall in turn notify the Superintendent, who may take such action as may be deemed appropriate.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 54 - FIREARMS AND WEAPONS › Subchapter 4 - WHOLESALE DEALERS, MANUFACTURERS, AND WHOLESALE DEALERS' AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES › Section 13:54-4.11 - Appeals

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Any person who has been refused registration as a manufacturer or wholesale dealer or any person whose name has been removed from registration by the Superintendent or any person who has been denied an employee's license, may appeal to the Superintendent within 30 days from the date of denial. If the appeal is denied by the Superintendent, such person may appeal to the Appellate Division of the Superior Court.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 54 - FIREARMS AND WEAPONS › Subchapter 4 - WHOLESALE DEALERS, MANUFACTURERS, AND WHOLESALE DEALERS' AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES › Section 13:54-4.13 - Records and firearms available to Division of State Police

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) Records are to be retained by wholesale dealers and/or manufacturers and shall, for administrative and law enforcement purposes, be made available for inspection during reasonable hours to any member of the Division of State Police.
(b) All firearms acquired by the licensee shall at all times be maintained at the licensee's licensed premises unless expressly permitted by any other New Jersey law or rule allowing the firearms to be temporarily removed for a lawful or permitted purpose.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 54 - FIREARMS AND WEAPONS › Subchapter 4 - WHOLESALE DEALERS, MANUFACTURERS, AND WHOLESALE DEALERS' AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES › Section 13:54-4.14 - Records to Superintendent

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Upon discontinuance or termination of a wholesale dealers and/or manufacturers certificate of registration, the certificate of registration and any employee licenses shall be forwarded to the Superintendent within five days.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 54 - FIREARMS AND WEAPONS › Subchapter 4 - WHOLESALE DEALERS, MANUFACTURERS, AND WHOLESALE DEALERS' AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES › Section 13:54-4.15 - Identification of firearms required

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Each registered manufacturer of firearms shall legibly identify each firearm manufactured by engraving, casting, stamping, or otherwise conspicuously placing or causing to be engraved, cast, stamped or placed on the frame, receiver or barrel thereof in a manner not susceptible to being readily obliterated, altered, or removed, an individual serial number not duplicating any serial number placed on any other firearm manufactured and by engraving, casting, stamping, or otherwise conspicuously placing or causing to be engraved, cast, stamped or placed on the frame, receiver, or barrel thereof in a manner not susceptible to being readily obliterated, altered or removed, the model, if such designation has been made; the caliber or gauge; the name of the manufacturer and also, the city wherein the registered manufacturer maintains his place of business. A firearm frame, receiver or barrel which is not a component part of a complete firearm at the time it is sold, shipped or otherwise disposed of by a registered manufacturer shall be identified as required by this subchapter.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 54 - FIREARMS AND WEAPONS › Subchapter 5 - MACHINE GUNS, ASSAULT FIREARMS, LARGE CAPACITY AMMUNITION MAGAZINES, AND STUN GUNS › Section 13:54-5.1 - Purchase or sale of assault firearms and machine guns

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) Except as provided in 2C:39-6, no person shall possess a machine gun without first having obtained a license in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. Except as provided in 2C:39-6, no person shall possess an assault firearm without first having obtained a license in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, registered the assault firearm pursuant to 2C:58-12, or rendered the assault firearm inoperable pursuant to 2C:58-13.
(b) Any licensed dealer in firearms who sells or otherwise transfers a machine gun or an assault firearm shall confirm both the identity of the purchaser, and in the case of a licensee, the validity of the license. A machine gun or assault firearm shall be delivered unloaded and securely wrapped.
(c) A licensed dealer who accepts an assault firearm and/or machine gun from a private citizen for transfer, resale or repair shall, within 48 hours of such acquisition, notify the Superintendent. Such dealer shall maintain possession of the assault firearm and/or machine gun, until he or she receives permission from the Superintendent to proceed with the transfer, resale or repair of the weapon. Failure by the dealer to comply with this requirement may result in the revocation of the license or registration of such dealer.
(d) In addition to the permanent records of receipt or disposition of firearms required by this chapter to be maintained by a wholesale or resale dealer, such dealers shall keep and maintain a separate ledger for the acquisition or receipt and sale or disposition of machine guns and assault firearms. This ledger shall be in the same form and contain the same information as provided for in 13:54-3.13, 3.14 and 3.15 and 13:54-4.12.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 54 - FIREARMS AND WEAPONS › Subchapter 5 - MACHINE GUNS, ASSAULT FIREARMS, LARGE CAPACITY AMMUNITION MAGAZINES, AND STUN GUNS › Section 13:54-5.2 - License to purchase, possess or carry a machine gun or assault firearm

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(a) Licenses to purchase, possess or carry a machine gun or assault firearm shall be issued by a judge of the Superior Court in accordance with the provisions of 2C:58-5. The application for such license shall be referred to the county prosecutor for investigation, recommendation and preparation of a report.
(b) The report of the county prosecutor shall be served upon the Superintendent and the chief of police of every municipality in which the applicant intends to carry the machine gun or assault firearm. The Superintendent and/or the chief of police, or their designees, may personally appear and oppose the issuance of any license to acquire a machine gun or assault firearm. If the court issues a license, the Superintendent and/or chief of police, or their designees, may appeal that decision in accordance with the Rules of Court.
(c) Upon issuance of a license by a court, a true copy of such license shall be filed with the Superintendent and chief of police of the municipality where the licensee resides or has his place of business.
(d) At any time, the Superintendent, a chief of police, any law enforcement officer of this State or any other citizen may apply to the court which issued the license for revocation on the ground that the licensee is no longer qualified to possess such license by virtue of his inability to satisfy the statutory requirements of 2C:58-4 and 2C:58-5, or if revocation is necessary in order to protect the public safety and welfare.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 54 - FIREARMS AND WEAPONS › Subchapter 5 - MACHINE GUNS, ASSAULT FIREARMS, LARGE CAPACITY AMMUNITION MAGAZINES, AND STUN GUNS › Section 13:54-5.3 - Disposition of machine gun or assault firearm upon death of licensee or registered holder

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(a) If the holder of a license to purchase, possess or carry a machine gun or assault firearm dies, or if the owner of an assault firearm, which has been registered pursuant to 2C:58-12 dies, then the heirs or estate of the deceased person shall have 90 days from the date of death to transfer the firearm to a licensed dealer or person or firm lawfully entitled to own or possess such firearm; voluntarily surrender the firearm pursuant to the provisions of 2C:39-12; or, only in the case of an assault firearm, render the firearm inoperable pursuant to the provisions of 2C:58-13. In the event that the heir or legatee of the assault firearm does not qualify for a firearms purchaser identification card or a permit to purchase a handgun, he or she must immediately transfer possession of such firearm to the chief law enforcement officer of the municipality or the Superintendent during such 90-day period.
(b) For purposes of this section, "inoperable" shall mean that the firearm is altered in such a manner that it cannot be immediately fired and that the owner or possessor of the firearm does not possess or have control over the parts necessary to make the firearm operable. In the event that the firearm is rendered inoperable, the heir or estate shall file a certification on the form prescribed by the Superintendent, indicating the date on which the firearm was rendered inoperable. The certification shall be filed with either the chief of police of the municipality in which the heir resides, or if the municipality does not have a full time police department, or if the owner resides outside of this State, with the Superintendent.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 54 - FIREARMS AND WEAPONS › Subchapter 5 - MACHINE GUNS, ASSAULT FIREARMS, LARGE CAPACITY AMMUNITION MAGAZINES, AND STUN GUNS › Section 13:54-5.4 - Notification of ineligibility to possess assault firearm or machine gun

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Any person having knowledge that a person is subject to any of the disabilities which would render such person ineligible to procure a license to purchase, possess or carry a machine gun or assault firearm, or to continue to be registered as an owner of an assault firearm, may notify the appropriate chief of police or the Superintendent, who may take such action as may be deemed appropriate.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 54 - FIREARMS AND WEAPONS › Subchapter 5 - MACHINE GUNS, ASSAULT FIREARMS, LARGE CAPACITY AMMUNITION MAGAZINES, AND STUN GUNS › Section 13:54-5.5 - Large capacity magazines

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A retail or wholesale firearms dealer licensed pursuant to this chapter may maintain large capacity ammunition magazines at its licensed premises for sale or disposition to another dealer, the Armed Forces of the United States or the National Guard, or to a law enforcement agency, provided that the seller maintains a record of any sale or disposition to any of the afore-mentioned entities, including a description by make and model of the large capacity magazine. The record shall include the name of the purchasing agency, together with written authorization on the official letterhead of the Superintendent, chief of police or highest ranking officer of the agency or the appropriate ranking military officer, the name and rank of the law enforcement or military officer authorized to make the purchase, and the date and time of the sale or disposition. A copy of this record shall be forwarded by the seller to the Superintendent within 48 hours of the sale or disposition.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 54 - FIREARMS AND WEAPONS › Subchapter 5 - MACHINE GUNS, ASSAULT FIREARMS, LARGE CAPACITY AMMUNITION MAGAZINES, AND STUN GUNS › Section 13:54-5.6 - Advertising sale of machine gun, assault firearm or semi-automatic rifle

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No person shall offer to sell a machine gun, semi-automatic rifle or assault firearm by means of an advertisement published in a newspaper circulating within this State, unless the advertisement states that the purchaser shall hold a valid license to purchase and possess a machine gun or assault firearm or, in the case of a semi-automatic rifle that is not an assault firearm, a valid firearms purchaser identification card.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 54 - FIREARMS AND WEAPONS › Subchapter 5 - MACHINE GUNS, ASSAULT FIREARMS, LARGE CAPACITY AMMUNITION MAGAZINES, AND STUN GUNS › Section 13:54-5.7 - Number and types of criminal offenses involving assault firearms

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The chief of police of every municipality having a full time police department or, if the municipality does not have such a police department, the State Police station servicing that municipality, shall on a monthly basis provide to the Superintendent the number and types of criminal offenses involving assault firearms. The report shall also include the type of assault firearm utilized in the commission of the crime. The report shall be received by the Superintendent no later than five business days from the end of the prior month.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 54 - FIREARMS AND WEAPONS › Subchapter 5 - MACHINE GUNS, ASSAULT FIREARMS, LARGE CAPACITY AMMUNITION MAGAZINES, AND STUN GUNS › Section 13:54-5.8 - Possession of a stun gun by a minor

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No person under 18 years of age shall possess a stun gun. Any stun gun possessed by a person under the age of 18 shall be subject to confiscation by law enforcement.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 54 - FIREARMS AND WEAPONS › Subchapter 6 - SECURITY SYSTEMS FOR DEALERS › Section 13:54-6.1 - Definition of "dealer"

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The term "dealer," when used in this subchapter, means retail dealers as well as wholesale dealers and shall also include manufacturers of firearms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 54 - FIREARMS AND WEAPONS › Subchapter 6 - SECURITY SYSTEMS FOR DEALERS › Section 13:54-6.2 - Approval of plans by Superintendent

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(a) The dealer shall submit a plan of the selected security system to the Superintendent.
(b) Upon approval of such plan by the Superintendent, the dealer shall install such system prior to maintaining any inventory of firearms, parts of firearms, or ammunition.
(c) A plan that is not approved will be returned to the applicant along with the reasons for such rejection.
(d) The applicant shall have the opportunity to submit a revised plan.
(e) All security systems shall be subject to inspections by a member of the Division of State Police at any time.
(f) If at any time the system is found to be defective, the dealer shall make the necessary repairs or adjustments to correct the defect within seven days and immediately notify the State Police, Firearms Investigation Unit and local police department. If the system cannot be repaired within 24 hours, the dealer may make arrangements to secure all firearms and ammunition at another State and Federally licensed retail dealer or provide adequate security approved by the Superintendent.
(g) Failure of a dealer to comply with any of the security standards may result in the revocation of the license or registration of such dealer.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 54 - FIREARMS AND WEAPONS › Subchapter 6 - SECURITY SYSTEMS FOR DEALERS › Section 13:54-6.3 - Systems to detect and protect firearms and ammunition in a business premises

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(a) The following list of approved security systems has been formulated as a guide to the firearms dealer, any one of which may be acceptable upon investigation and approval by the Superintendent.
1. An alarm system designated to activate a bell, gong, horn or siren located on the outside of the business premises which is audible for a minimum distance of 500 feet. The system shall be equivalent or greater to the minimum standards as outlined in 13:54-6.4;
2. Silent alarm system capable of automatically transmitting an alarm to a constantly attended central station alarm company and/or to a police department or headquarters providing full time service. The system shall be equivalent or greater to the minimum standards as outlined in 13:54-6.4;
3. A watchman or security guard on duty during nonbusiness hours;
4. A system other than those listed above proposed by a dealer which is acceptable by the Superintendent.