SENATE BILL 542

50th legislature - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - first session, 2011

INTRODUCED BY

Timothy M. Keller

AN ACT

RELATING TO CONCEALED HANDGUNS; ALLOWING LOADED CONCEALED HANDGUNS TO BE CARRIED IN STATE PARKS AND RECREATION AREAS.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO:

     SECTION 1. CONCEALED HANDGUNS IN STATE PARKS.--A person in possession of a valid concealed handgun license may lawfully carry a loaded concealed handgun in a state park or recreation area operated by the state parks division of the energy, minerals and natural resources department.

     SECTION 2. EFFECTIVE DATE.--The effective date of the provisions of this act is July 1, 2011.

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