Rule 509-2-.04 - Exposed Weapon Permit(1) A permit to carry an exposed weapon may be issued by the Board, in its discretion, upon being satisfied of the applicant's character, competency, and eligibility, if the Board has received all documents and fees required by the licensing laws of this Chapter and has received satisfactory reports on the background investigations on the applicant through the system of identification of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GCIC) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (NCIC). The Board, in its discretion, may approve an application for a permit to carry an exposed weapon for a post on a federal installation prior to receiving the reports on the background investigations from GCIC and NCIC, provided that the Board receives from the Federal Protection Agency an official letter of adjudication for work on a federal installation for the employee.(2) The Board shall be authorized to suspend any license or registration without a prior hearing, if the applicant makes a false statement in the application or has been convicted of a felony and has not had all his or her civil rights restored pursuant to law, and any weapons permit issued shall stand suspended at the same time as the suspension of the license or registration. Upon request, the licensee or registrant shall be entitled to a hearing on such matter subsequent to the suspension.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 509-2-.04
O.C.G.A. Secs. 43-1-19, 43-1-24, 43-1-25, 43-38-4, 43-38-6, 43-38-7, 43-38-9 to 43-38-11, 43-38-11.1.
Original Rule entitled "Weapon Permits" adopted as ER. 509-2-0.2-.04. F. July 24, 1981; eff. July 20, 1981, the date of adoption.Amended: ER. 509-2-0.7-.04 entitled "Exposed Weapon Permit" adopted. F. Oct. 13, 1981; eff. Oct. 7, 1981, the date of adoption.Amended: Permanent Rule of same title adopted. F. Dec. 15, 1981; eff. Jan. 4, 1982.Amended: F. Aug. 27, 1991; eff. Sept. 16, 1991.Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. May 17, 2005; eff. June 6, 2005.