§ 5-73-301 — Definitions

As used in this subchapter: (1) "Acceptable electronic format" means an electronic image produced on the person's own cellular phone or other type of portable electronic device that displays all of the information on a concealed handgun license as clearly as an original concealed handgun license; (2) "Concealed" means to cover from observation so as to prevent public view; (3) "Convicted" means that a person pleaded guilty or nolo contendere to or was found guilty of a criminal offense; (4) "Handgun" means any firearm, other than a fully automatic firearm, with a barrel length of less than twelve inches (12") that is designed, made, or adapted to be fired with one (1) hand; (5) "Licensee" means a person granted a valid license to carry a concealed handgun pursuant to this subchapter; (6) "Parking lot" means an area, structure, or part of a structure designated for the parking of motor vehicles or a designated drop-off zone for children at a school; (7) "Private university or private college" means an institution of higher education that is not a public university, public college, or community college as defined in § 5-73-322 ; and (8) "Retired law enforcement officer" means a person who retired as a certified law enforcement officer from a local or state law enforcement agency with at least ten (10) years of experience as a law enforcement officer.

Legislative History

Amended by Act 2017, No. 957,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2017, No. 859,§ 3, eff. 9/1/2017. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1078,§ 3, eff. 7/22/2015. Amended by Act 2013, No. 419,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1995, No. 411, § 1; 1995, No. 419, § 1; 1997, No. 1239, § 1; 2007, No. 664, § 1; 2007, No. 827, §§ 98, 99.