Reference is to Printer's Date 4/23/13-S.
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking all after the enacting words and inserting:
/ SECTION 1. Section 16-23-465 of the 1976 Code, as last amended by Act 274 of 2002, is further amended to read:
"Section 16-23-465.
(A) In addition to the
penalties provided for by Sections 16-11-330, 16-11-620,
and 16-23-460, 23-31-220, and
by Article 1, of
Chapter 23, of Title 16, a person
convicted of carrying a pistol or firearm into
a business which sells alcoholic liquor, beer, or wine for
consumption on the premises is guilty of a misdemeanor,
and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than
two three thousand dollars or imprisoned
not more than three two years, or both.
In addition to the penalties described
above, a person who violates this section while carrying a
concealable weapon pursuant to Article 4, Chapter 31, Title
23, must have his concealed weapon permit
revoked for a period of five years.
(B)(1)
This section does not apply to a person carrying a
concealable weapon pursuant to and in compliance with Article 4,
Chapter 31, Title 23; however, the person shall not consume
alcoholic liquor, beer, or wine while carrying the concealable
weapon on the business' premises. A person who violates this
item may be charged with a violation of subsection (A).
(2)
A property owner, holder of a lease interest, or
operator of a business may prohibit the carrying of concealable
weapons into the business by posting a 'NO CONCEALABLE WEAPONS
ALLOWED' sign in compliance with Section 23-31-235. A person who
carries a concealable weapon into a business with a sign posted
in compliance with Section 23-31-235 may be charged with a
violation of subsection (A).
(3)
A property owner, holder of a lease interest, or
operator of a business may request that a person carrying a
concealable weapon leave the business' premises, or any portion
of the premises, or request that a person carrying a concealable
weapon remove the concealable weapon from the business'
premises, or any portion of the premises. A person carrying a
concealable weapon who refuses to leave a business' premises or
portion of the premises when requested or refuses to remove the
concealable weapon from a business' premises or portion of the
premises when requested may be charged with a violation of
subsection (A)."
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor. /
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.