Maine LD1230 would eliminate the 72-hour waiting period for gun purchases.

Maine LD1230 repeals the 72-hour waiting period for gun purchases, allowing sellers to deliver firearms immediately after a sale. This change affects firearm sellers and buyers in Maine by removing the mandated delay between purchase and delivery. The bill targets the existing law, specifically MRSA §2016, which was enacted by Public Law 2023, Chapter 678, Section 1, and later reallocated.

Maine LD1230 would eliminate the 72-hour waiting period for gun purchases.

Maine LD1230 repeals the 72-hour waiting period for gun purchases, allowing sellers to deliver firearms immediately after a sale. This change affects firearm sellers and buyers in Maine by removing the mandated delay between purchase and delivery. The bill targets the existing law, specifically MRSA §2016, which was enacted by Public Law 2023, Chapter 678, Section 1, and later reallocated.