Requires chief law enforcement officer or Superintendent of State Police to notify federal immigration authorities when non-citizen applies for firearms purchaser identification card or handgun purchase permit.

Also relevant to:Immigrant / non-citizen

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This bill amends New Jersey law regarding firearm purchases. It requires law enforcement to notify federal immigration authorities if a non-citizen unlawfully present in the U.S. applies for a permit to purchase a handgun or a firearms purchaser identification card. The bill also clarifies that non-citizens unlawfully present in the U.S. are prohibited from purchasing firearms, aligning state law with federal regulations.

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