17-273. Firearms safety and ranges fund; uses;
criteria
A. The firearms safety and ranges fund is established consisting of monies
transferred to the fund pursuant to section 42-5029, subsection D, paragraph 4,
subdivision (e) and revenues derived from the sale or lease of real property owned by the
commission and acquired for or used for the purpose of providing public shooting ranges.
The Arizona game and fish commission shall administer the fund which is continuously
appropriated. Monies in the fund are exempt from the provisions of section 35-190
relating to lapsing of appropriations. Interest earned on monies in the fund shall be
credited to the fund.
B. The Arizona game and fish commission shall use monies in the fund on shooting
ranges open to the public and operated by government or nonprofit entities for the
following purposes:
1. Shooting range engineering and studies.
2. Noise abatement.
3. Safety enhancement.
4. Shooting range design.
5. New shooting range sites and construction.
6. Shooting range relocation.
7. Other projects that are necessary to operate and maintain a shooting range under
good practices and management.
C. The director of the Arizona game and fish department shall consult with the
state land commissioner to identify eligible state trust land suitable for the location
or relocation of shooting ranges.
D. The Arizona game and fish commission may accept and spend private grants, gifts
and contributions to assist in carrying out this section.
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