Firearm Retailer Protection: Chance to Fix Errors Before License Revocation.
This bill changes how the government enforces rules against licensed firearm dealers (FFLs). It requires the Attorney General to give dealers 30 business days to correct most violations before initiating license revocation proceedings. Dealers who self-report violations will receive assistance and training instead of facing penalties, aiming to reduce regulatory burdens and protect small businesses. It also grants dealers the right to immediate judicial review of a revocation decision, which stays the action until a court judgment.
Key points
Firearm dealers must be given 30 days' notice and a chance to fix most regulatory violations before facing license revocation.
Self-reported violations cannot be used as grounds for license revocation; the government must instead provide assistance and compliance training.
Dealers facing license revocation gain the right to immediate appeal in federal court, which pauses the revocation until a judicial decision is made.
The definition of 'willfully' violating the law is narrowed, excluding minor, clerical, or easily fixable errors.
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