Section R13-9-601. Suspension and Revocation

A.      If a permit holder is arrested or indicted for an offense that would disqualify the permit holder under A.R.S. § 13-3112 or if the permit holder is a prohibited possessor, the Department shall immediately suspend and seize the permit. The Depart- ment shall restore the permit under the conditions specified in

A.R.S. § 13-3112(C).

B.       If an authorized firearms-safety instructor becomes a prohib- ited possessor under state or federal law, the Department shall immediately suspend the authorization of the firearms-safety instructor.

C.      If a permit holder is convicted of an offense that disqualifies the permit holder under A.R.S. § 13-3112, the Department shall revoke the permit. The Department shall restore the per- mit under the conditions specified in A.R.S. § 13-3112(C).

D.      After providing notice and an opportunity for hearing, the Department shall suspend or revoke a permit or Department authorization if the Department determines that the permit holder or authorized firearms-safety training organization or firearms-safety instructor:

1.        Failed to maintain all conditions specified in A.R.S. § 13- 3112 and this Chapter; or

2.        Provided false, incomplete, or misleading information to the Department.

E.       If the Department revokes a permit or authorization, the affected individual or firearms-safety training organization shall not apply for another permit or authorization for at least two years from the date of revocation.

F.       If the Department determines that emergency action is required to suspend a permit or Department authorization, the Department shall send a notice of summary suspension by cer- tified mail to the last known address of the individual or fire- arms-safety training organization. The Department shall ensure that the notice includes all requirements under A.R.S. § 41-1092 et seq.

G.      Upon receipt of a notice of a summary suspension or final administrative decision suspending or revoking a permit or authorization:

1.        The permit holder shall not unlawfully carry a concealed weapon and shall return the permit to the Department within five working days;

2.        The firearms-safety instructor shall immediately stop conducting firearms-safety training, and a firearms-safety training organization shall ensure that a suspended or revoked firearms-safety instructor teaching for the orga- nization immediately stops conducting firearms-safety training for applicants for Concealed Weapons Permits; and

3.        The firearms-safety training organization shall immedi- ately stop sponsoring firearms-safety training for appli- cants for Concealed Weapons Permits.

H.      The Department shall require that a permit be surrendered or seize a permit when required to do so under law.

Historical Note

Section R13-9-601 renumbered from R13-9-401 and amended by final rulemaking at 13 A.A.R. 550, effective April 7, 2007 (Supp. 07-1). Amended by final rulemak-

ing at 14 A.A.R 4658, effective January 31, 2009 (Supp.

08-4).