Michigan Compiled Laws Act 537 Of 2008 Michigan Retired Law Enforcement Officer's Firearm Carry Act (28.511 - 28.527)

AN ACT to authorize a process for retired law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms in this state; to prescribe certain powers and duties of the department of state police, the commission on law enforcement standards, and certain other state officers and agencies; to impose certain civil and criminal penalties; to impose certain requirements on certain persons issued certificates to carry concealed firearms; to provide for certain civil immunity; to allow for the collection of certain fees; to create certain funds; to provide for the forfeiture of firearms under certain circumstances; and to provide for the promulgation of rules.

History: 2008, Act 537, Eff. Mar. 31, 2009

Section 28.511 Short Title.
This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Michigan retired law enforcement officer's firearm carry act". History: 2008, Act 537, Eff....
Section 28.512 Definitions.
As used in this act: (a) "Active duty firearms standard" means the in-service standard for the training and qualification of active duty law enforcement...
Section 28.513 Certification Of Qualified Retired Law Enforcement Officer To Carry Concealed Firearm; Establishment Of Requirements And Procedures By Commission; Rules.
The commission shall establish requirements and procedures through which a qualified retired law enforcement officer may be certified to carry a concealed firearm under...
Section 28.514 Eligibility To Carry Concealed Firearm.
(1) In order to be eligible to carry a concealed firearm under 18 USC 926C and this act, a qualified retired law enforcement officer...
Section 28.515 Application Requirements And Procedures To Verify Identity; Conduct Criminal History, And Conduct Background Investigation; Establishment By Commission.
(1) The commission shall establish application requirements and procedures in order to verify the identity of an applicant, to conduct a complete criminal history,...
Section 28.516 Application Form; Signature; Providing False Or Misleading Information As Felony; Penalty.
(1) The commission shall create an application form for certification under this act. The applicant shall sign the application acknowledging that all information contained...
Section 28.517 Issuance Of Certificate; Carrying Certificate And Driver License Or Michigan Personal Identification Card; Disclosure To Peace Officer; Forfeiture Upon Notice Of Revocation; Violation; Penalties.
(1) The commission or its agent shall issue a certificate to a qualified retired law enforcement officer who has complied with the active duty...
Section 28.518 Circumstances Requiring Report To Commission; Failure To File Report As Misdemeanor; Penalty.
(1) A certificate holder shall immediately report to the commission in writing the circumstances of any of the following: (a) An arrest or a...
Section 28.519 Implied Consent To Submit To Chemical Analysis; Certificate Holder Under Influence Of Alcoholic Liquor Or Controlled Substance; Violation; Penalty; Exception; Collection And Testing Of Breath, Blood, And Urine Specimens; Refusal To Take Chemical Test; Report Of Violation To Commission.
(1) Acceptance of a certificate issued under this act constitutes implied consent to submit to a chemical analysis under this section. (2) A certificate...
Section 28.520 Computerized Database; Creation And Maintenance By Commission; Information To Be Contained; Deletion; Dissemination; Confidentiality.
(1) The commission shall create and maintain a computerized database of individuals who apply for a certificate under this act. The database shall contain...
Section 28.521 Administration Of Active Duty Firearm Standard; Identification Of Eligible Public Entities.
The commission shall identify public entities eligible to administer the active duty firearm standard to qualified retired law enforcement officers for purposes of carrying...
Section 28.522 Firearm Subject To Seizure And Forfeiture.
A firearm that is carried in violation of this act is subject to seizure and forfeiture in the same manner that property is subject...
Section 28.523 Retired Law Enforcement Officer Safety Fund; Creation In State Treasury; Credit Of Funds; Balance Remaining At End Of Fiscal Year; Administration For Auditing Purposes; Expenditures.
(1) The retired law enforcement officer safety fund is created in the state treasury. (2) The state treasurer shall credit to the fund deposits...
Section 28.524 Fees.
The commission may set and collect a fee for actual costs associated with administration under 18 USC 926C and this act by any method...
Section 28.525 Immunity From Liability.
The commission or any law enforcement agency, governmental entity, agent, employee, volunteer, designee, or individual who is acting in good faith in discharging his...
Section 28.526 Preemption.
This act does not preempt any existing state or federal statute, regulation, or other authority governing the use, possession, carrying, or receiving of firearms...
Section 28.527 Expiration Of Commission's Authority To Issue Certificates.
The commission's authority to issue certificates under this act expires immediately upon the repeal of 18 USC 926C. History: 2008, Act 537, Eff. Mar....

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