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624.714.1b(a)

Statute ID: 11872

Statute Function ID: 25963

Carry/Possess Pistol - Permit and Id Card in Possession and Displayed on Demand by Officer

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Classifications

Offense Level:

Petty Misdemeanor (PM)

General Offense Code:

Weapons (6)

Offense Summary Code & Rank:

Weapons (W) (Rank 11)

Detailed Offense Code:

Weapon without Permit (645)

Offense Severity Level:

Function Text:

UCR Code

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Crime of Violence:

Targeted Misdemeanor:

Predatory Offender Registration Review:

Enhanceable:

Certify to DPS:

Report to DNR:

DPS Group:

Conditional Release:

Payable:

Yes

Petty Misdemeanor Only if Prosecutor Certifies:

Third Violation Indicator:

Qualified Domestic Violence Related:

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Statute Number:

624.714.1b(a)

Enactment Date:

Apr 28, 2003

Effective Date:

May 28, 2003

Expiration Date:

Repealed?:

Summary Text:

Carry/Possess Pistol - Permit and Id Card in Possession and Displayed on Demand by Officer

Statute ID:

11872

Created:

Dec 18, 2007 by mnjis.legal.analyst@state.mn.us

Updated:

Dec 18, 2007 by mnjis.legal.analyst@state.mn.us

Last Update Action:

Added

Legal Analyst Comment:

Summary Text:

Carry/Possess Pistol - Permit and Id Card in Possession and Displayed on Demand by Officer

Link to MN Statute Text:

https://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/stats/624/714.html

Legislative Session:

2003 - Regular

Session Law Text?:

Statute text last updated on:

Dec 18, 2007

(a) The holder of a permit to carry must have the permit card and a driver's license, state identification card, or other government-issued photo identification in immediate possession at all times when carrying a pistol and must display the permit card and identification document upon lawful demand by a peace officer, as defined in section 626.84, subdivision 1. A violation of this paragraph is a petty misdemeanor. The fine for a first offense must not exceed $25. Notwithstanding section 609.531, a firearm carried in violation of this paragraph is not subject to forfeiture.
(b) A citation issued for violating paragraph (a) must be dismissed if the person demonstrates, in court or in the office of the arresting officer, that the person was authorized to carry the pistol at the time of the alleged violation.
(c) Upon the request of a peace officer, a permit holder must write a sample signature in 
the officer's presence to aid in verifying the person's identity.
(d) Upon the request of a peace officer, a permit holder shall disclose to the officer whether or not the permit holder is currently carrying a firearm.