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Code of Federal Regulations Title 28. Judicial Administration § 28.25.11 Prohibited activities and penalties

Current as of October 02, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

(a) State or local agencies, FFLs, or individuals violating this subpart A shall be subject to a fine not to exceed $10,000 and subject to cancellation of NICS inquiry privileges.

(b) Misuse or unauthorized access includes, but is not limited to, the following:

(1) State or local agencies', FFLs', or individuals' purposefully furnishing incorrect information to the system to obtain a “Proceed” response, thereby allowing a firearm transfer;

(2) State or local agencies', FFLs', or individuals' purposefully using the system to perform a check for unauthorized purposes;  and

(3) Any unauthorized person's accessing the NICS.

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