HB4679 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2011 and 2012
HB4679

Introduced 2/3/2012, by Rep. Esther Golar

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:

New Act

Creates the Firearms Dealer Security Act. Provides that a federally licensed firearms dealer is required to equip and maintain its premises with an alarm system that includes video surveillance of all doors and windows. Provides that a violation is a petty offense with a fine of $1,000.

A BILL FOR

AN ACT concerning business.

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly:

Section 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Firearms Dealer Security Act.

Section 5. Declaration of public policy. The business of dealing in firearms in the State of Illinois is declared to affect the public safety and welfare and to be subject to regulation and control in the public interest. It is further declared to be a matter of public interest and concern that the transaction of business as a firearms dealer be conducted in a safe and responsible manner.

Section 10. Definitions.

"Alarm system" means any system, including an electronic access control system, a surveillance video system, a security video system, a burglar alarm system, an emergency communication system, mass notification system, or any other electronic system that activates an audible, visible, remote, or recorded signal that is designed for the protection or detection of intrusion entry, theft, fire, vandalism, escape, or trespass, or other electronic systems designed for the protection of life by indicating the existence of an emergency situation.

"Firearms dealer" means a person licensed as a federal firearms dealer under Section 923 of the federal Gun Control Act of 1968 (18 U.S.C. 923).

"Surveillance video system and security video system" mean an electronic device that has the capability to capture, record, and store images and sounds.

Section 15. Firearms dealer; security required. A firearms dealer must equip and maintain its premises with an alarm system that includes video surveillance of all doors and windows. The alarm system must be capable of storing all recordings for a period of 2 weeks after the recording is created. The security required under this Section must be maintained around the clock at all times.

Section 20. Penalty. A person who violates Section 15 of this Act is guilty of a petty offense. The penalty is a fine of $1,000.