§ 26-96. Waiting period; criminal history background check.  


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  • (a)

    No firearm shall be delivered to any person for a period of three (3) working days after the sale of such firearm.

    (b)

    No person shall deliver a firearm to another person to consummate a sale when the transaction is subject to the waiting period in subsection (a) until the seller has complied with all of the provisions set forth in F.S. § 790.065, requiring a criminal history check of the potential buyer.

    (c)

    In the case of a seller who is not a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer or licensed dealer:

    (1)

    Compliance with F.S. § 790.065, shall be achieved by the seller requesting that a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer or licensed dealer complete all the requirements of F.S. § 790.065.

    (2)

    Licensed importers, manufacturers and dealers may charge a fee of an unlicensed seller as established by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to cover costs associated with completing the requirements of F.S. § 790.065.

    (3)

    An unlicensed seller must prominently display next to any firearms being sold on property to which the public has the right of access the following information:

    a.

    The full legal name of the seller.

    b.

    The name(s) of the licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer who will be completing the transaction on behalf of the seller.

    c.

    The license number of the licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer who will be completing the transaction on behalf of the seller.

    (d)

    Sellers who conduct or cause to be conducted history records checks shall maintain records pursuant to Florida Statutes.

(Ord. No. 2018-09 , § 1, 5-8-18)