SF 1648

as introduced - 87th Legislature (2011 - 2012) Posted on 03/14/2012 11:20am

A bill for an act
relating to public safety; authorizing county attorneys and assistant county
attorneys to carry firearms on duty under the terms of a permit to carry; amending
Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 388.051, by adding a subdivision.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 388.051, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Firearms exemption. new text end

new text begin Notwithstanding section 626.84, subdivision 2, a
county attorney, or an assistant county attorney appointed under section 388.10, who
lawfully possesses a permit to carry a pistol issued in accordance with section 624.714
may possess and carry a firearm while on duty, unless restricted by the county attorney.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end