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ARIZONA STATE SENATE
Fifty-Seventh Legislature, First Regular Session
FACT SHEET FOR S.B. 1591
concealed weapons permits; fees
Purpose
Prohibits the Department of Public Safety (DPS) from charging Arizona residents a fee for
a concealed carry weapon (CCW) permit application.
Background
Applications for CCW permits must be completed on a form prescribed by DPS. The
applicant must submit the application to DPS with any other required documentation, two sets of
fingerprints and a reasonable fee determined by the Director of DPS (Director). CCW permits are
subject to renewal every five years, and applications for renewal must be accompanied by a
separate fee determined by the Director (A.R.S. ยง 13-3112). The current fee for an initial CCW
permit application is $60 and the current fee for a renewal application is $43 (DPS).
There is no anticipated fiscal impact to the state General Fund associated with this
legislation.
Provisions
1. Prohibits DPS from charging a fee for an initial or renewal application for a CCW permit if
the applicant is a resident of Arizona.
2. Becomes effective on the general effective date.
Prepared by Senate Research
February 16, 2025
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