Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 509-2-.07 - Criminal Convictions

(1) Upon receipt of an application for employee registration that indicates a prior criminal record, the Board may register such employee who has previously been convicted of a misdemeanor provided that the criminal record does not prohibit the issuance of a weapon permit under state or federal law

(2) Any felony conviction may be cause for the Board to deny an application for employee registration and/or weapon permit. The Board shall inquire into the nature of the crime, the age of the individual at the time of the crime, the length of time elapsed since the crime was committed, evidence of rehabilitation and present fitness, and other underlying facts and circumstances surrounding such criminal conviction and, in its discretion, may allow the employee to be registered.

(3) Under no circumstances shall the Board issue an exposed or concealed weapon permit to any applicant who has been convicted of a felony without first having been provided with proof of a pardon or restoration of civil rights which specifically states the restoration of the right to carry firearms.

Notes

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 509-2-.07

O.C.G.A. §§ 43-38-4(d)(1), (3), 43-38-6(b), 43-38-7(c)(1)(D), 43-38-11(a)(4), 43-1-19(q)(1).

Original Rule entitled "Criminal Convictions" adopted. F. Dec. 13, 1985; eff. Jan. 2, 1986. Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. Mar. 29, 2005; eff. Apr. 18, 2005. Amended: F. July 6, 2022; eff. July 26, 2022.