N.M. Admin. Code § 10.8.2.13

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 23, December 10, 2024

Section 10.8.2.13 - LICENSE APPLICATION REVIEW AND ISSUANCE

A.Time period for review. In accordance with Subsection (A) of Section 29-19 -6 NMSA 1978, the department shall review the application, conduct a national criminal background check of each applicant, and make a determination within thirty (30) days of the date the department receives a complete application and background check.

B.Determination by department.

(1)Approval. If the department finds that the applicant meets the requirements in the act and this rule for issuance of a license, the department shall issue a license.

(2)Denial. If the department finds that the applicant does not meet the requirements for issuance of a license, the department shall issue a notification of denial in accordance with 10.8.2.21 NMAC. The notification of denial shall cite requirement(s) of the act or this rule that the applicant has failed to meet.

C.Information on license. In addition to the information required by Subsection (C) of Section 29-19-6 NMSA 1978, a license to carry a concealed handgun may include:

(1) a physical description of the licensee, including the licensee's sex, hair color, eye color, height, and weight;

(2) the state seal;

(3) instructions to the licensee; and

(4) other information as determined by the department.

D.Term of license. Original and renewed licenses are effective for four years from the date of issuance by the department. Replacement licenses and licenses that have been endorsed to add another category or highest caliber of handgun shall expire on the date the replaced license would have expired.

E.Dual licenses prohibited. A licensee may not own or possess more than one New Mexico license to carry a concealed handgun. A license to carry a concealed handgun shall indicate all categories and highest calibers of handguns the licensee is authorized to carry concealed in New Mexico.

N.M. Admin. Code § 10.8.2.13

10.8.2.13 NMAC - N, 11-26-03; A, 11-30-05, Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXVII, Issue 22, November 30, 2016, eff. 11/30/2016