Cancellation or suspension of license

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  • (a) Whenever, following the issuance of a firearms license hereunder, it shall appear to the satisfaction of the Commissioner

    • (1) that such license was issued based on a false report of facts, or on concealment of facts on the part of the applicant; or

    • (2) that the licensee was not in fact entitled to such license pursuant to the provisions of this chapter; or

    • (3) that the licensee commits any act in violation of the terms of the license, or of any provisions of this chapter warranting the cancellation of the license

      — the said Commissioner may after due notice and hearing cancel the license so issued; Provided, however, That pending such hearing the licensee shall surrender to said Commissioner or the peace officer representing him the firearm acquired and possessed by virtue of said license.
  • (b) If the Commissioner has a reasonable belief that a licensee no longer meets the criteria specified in this chapter or that the licensee presents a danger to the community, the Commissioner shall suspend the firearm license until such time as the matter is resolved and the Commissioner determines that the licensee is eligible to possess a license.

  • (c) Not later than 14 days after the Commissioner has cancelled or suspended a license, the Commissioner shall provide a written explanation either by certified mailed or hand-deliver to a person whose license has been cancelled or suspended.


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