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624.714.1b(b)

Statute ID: 11873

Statute Function ID: 25964

Carry/Possess Pistol - Citation Dismissed if Authorized to Carry

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Statute Number:

624.714.1b(b)

Enactment Date:

Apr 28, 2003

Effective Date:

May 28, 2003

Expiration Date:

Repealed?:

Summary Text:

Carry/Possess Pistol - Citation Dismissed if Authorized to Carry

Statute ID:

11873

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 - Citation Dismissed if Authorized to Carry

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.