OFFICE OF FISCAL ANALYSIS
Legislative Office Building, Room 5200
Hartford, CT 06106 (860) 240-0200
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sHB-5305
AN ACT CONCERNING THE PENALTY FOR A FIREARMS DEALER
WHO FAILS TO INSTALL A BURGLAR ALARM SYSTEM ON THE
PREMISES OF ITS ESTABLISHMENT.
Primary Analyst: ME 3/24/22
Contributing Analyst(s):
Reviewer: PR
OFA Fiscal Note
State Impact:
Agency Affected Fund-Effect FY 23 $ FY 24 $
Resources of the General Fund GF - Potential
Revenue Gain
See Below See Below
Note: GF=General Fund
Municipal Impact: None
Explanation
The bill allows the Commissioner of the Department of Emergency
Services and Public Protection to impose a civil penalty of up to $100 for
violations of the alarm system requirements for firearm dealers,
resulting in a potential revenue gain to the state depending on if
violations occur and if a civil fine is imposed.
The Out Years
The annualized ongoing fiscal impact identified above would
continue into the future subject to the number of violations and civil
penalties imposed.