Constitutional Carry in Maine (Becomes Effective 10/14/15)

[NinerMaine]

http://www.wgme.com/news/features/t...itutional-carry-bill-28076.shtml#.VZTBZ7z8u-p
PORTLAND (WGME) -- Governor Paul LePage said he will sign a bill, which will allow people in Maine to carry a concealed handgun without a permit, into law.

The bill, which removes the gun permit requirement, received bipartisan support in the legislature.

 

[invaliduser]

So is this passed yet?

 

[NinerMaine]

It has passed the Legislature and is awaiting the Gov's signature. I do not know when or where, but the word is that LaPage has scheduled a signing ceremony as he sees it as something to celebrate. It will become effective 90 days after the legislature adjourns which right now is scheduled for July 15.


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[Wendell]

He should have signed it on the fourth of July.

 

[Robbie]

He(Gov) said on the radio about twenty minutes ago he was signing it today or tomorrow.

 

[Chevy 2 65]

He(Gov) said on the radio about twenty minutes ago he was signing it today or tomorrow.

EXCELLENT !!! love it. When does it take effect?

 

[NinerMaine]

EXCELLENT !!! love it. When does it take effect?

Please see post #63

 

[NinerMaine]

Oh yeah!!!!! http://www.wcsh6.com/story/news/loc...eliminating-concealed-carry-permits/29852189/

The signing is expected today at 2:00 PM!

 

[NinerMaine]

It is a done deal! Signed and the law of Maine. It will become effective 90 days after the legislature adjourns (July 16?)

Time to celebrate!

 

[jibbr71]

Well done, Maine.

 

[M1911]

Well done, Maine.

Indeed. Have we confirmed that this applies to nonresidents as well as residents?

 

[DispositionMatrix]

Not all the bills had the same clear outcome:
http://bangordailynews.com/2015/07/07/politics/lepage-attempts-to-pocket-veto-remaining-bills/

 

[NinerMaine]

Indeed. Have we confirmed that this applies to nonresidents as well as residents?

The law applies to residents and non residents

 

[M1911]

The law applies to residents and non residents

Awesome.

 

[SKS Ray]

NH still requires a non resident license right?

 

[NinerMaine]

NH still requires a non resident license right?

Ray... I am not sure what you mean. Do you mean if a Mainer wants to get a NH non-resident permit, then they must also have their ME permit to apply for one in NH? If that is what you mean then yes.

IF you are asking how NH constitutional carry fared, their Gov. vetoed it last week.

 

[SKS Ray]

Ray... I am not sure what you mean. Do you mean if a Mainer wants to get a NH non-resident permit, then they must also have their ME permit to apply for one in NH? If that is what you mean then yes.

IF you are asking how NH constitutional carry fared, their Gov. vetoed it last week.

Just making sure I still need my NH non resident license when I'm traveling through the 3 northern states this summer.

 

[Rockrivr1]

Great on Maine!!! Though I just renewed my Maine Non-Resident permit a few months ago. Guess I won't have to worry about that again.

 

[yanici]

I used to get writer's cramp filling out all the pages that needed to get stuffed into the envelope for a non-resi license. Oh yeah, and going out to get a passport type pic too. Save 40 bucks and all the hassle. Gonna keep the old one in the wallet for old times.

 

[ajtactical]

Just making sure I still need my NH non resident license when I'm traveling through the 3 northern states this summer.

http://www.northeastshooters.com/vbulletin/threads/284586-Maine-Permit-Increased-Reciprocity

 

[msdamato]

So when does the law go into effect? Now or 90 days?

 

[Mossberg500]

That's unclear to me as well, people keep posting the date July 15, but is that when the legislature adjourns, or is that the date which is 90 days post adjournment?


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[NinerMaine]

That's unclear to me as well, people keep posting the date July 15, but is that when the legislature adjourns, or is that the date which is 90 days post adjournment?


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90 days post adjournment. Right now, LaPage is saying they adjourned last week. The Legislature is saying they have not adjourned yet. I am not sure what the good governor is doing, but it because of it I really have no idea when adjournment will legally be,.

 

[spt_1955]

Just making sure I still need my NH non resident license when I'm traveling through the 3 northern states this summer.

You'll need it in NH only.

 

[bandaid bandit]

Well, Maine has made it back into the top 5 states I'm possibly heading to once I finally manage to get off my a** and out of MA.

 

[NinerMaine]

Well, Maine has made it back into the top 5 states I'm possibly heading to once I finally manage to get off my a** and out of MA.

The more pro-gun people the better. Most of the MA people who move up here are not. If you know any anti-gunners down there.. make sure they stay there when you come up.

 

[jujutsuka]

Is this the bill that was signed? I don't see any wording on 'duty to inform' for Constitutional carriers (people carrying without a permit). Where did that requirement come in, or did it?
http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/bills/bills_127th/billtexts/SP024501.asp

 

[NinerMaine]

You have to read the amendments. Only look at the ones adopted by both the house and the senate. http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?paper=SP0245&PID=undefined&snum=127&sec1

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Here is the one you are looking for S-174 http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=SP0245&item=16&snum=127

 

[jujutsuka]

You have to read the amendments. Only look at the ones adopted by both the house and the senate. http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?paper=SP0245&PID=undefined&snum=127&sec1

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Here is the one you are looking for S-174 http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=SP0245&item=16&snum=127

Thanks, Niner.

 

[soloman02]

Final bill as signed by the governor. Contains all amended text.

http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=SP0245&item=19&snum=127