Maine LD 148 update

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Ld 148 dealt with reciprocity(or lack of) with other states . It was passed and a report was to be made by Jan 1, 2008 concerning what states Maine would make agreements with for concealed carry permit reciprocity .

Well , just got off the phone with my rep , who happens to be on the committee that was to receive the report , and he told me they just got the report yesterday . There are several states that are on the list to work agreements out with . My rep is sending a copy of the actual report to me so I'll be able to post more about which states we can/will have agreements with .

It's a step in the right direction , especially considering that we have had zero reciprocity with other states .

Just thought I'd give people a heads .

LD 148, “An Act To Provide Fairness in Concealed Weapon Reciprocity Agreements,” directs the Commissioner of Public Safety to work in cooperation with the Attorney General to conduct a comprehensive review of other states’ concealed weapon laws for the purpose of identifying and seeking other states with which Maine may enter into concealed weapon reciprocity agreements. The Commissioner of Public Safety shall report findings and progress to the Joint Standing Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety no later than January 1, 2008. Upon receipt of the report, the Joint Standing Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety may submit necessary legislation to the Second Regular Session of the 123rd Legislature.