firearm sales; permit verification; requirements

HB 2620 requires Arizona's Department of Public Safety to create a secure online portal for federally licensed firearms dealers to verify the validity of concealed weapons permits presented by buyers. If a buyer shows a valid concealed weapons permit, dealers must check the portal before selling a firearm; if the permit is invalid, they must conduct a background check. The bill prohibits the state from collecting data on how often dealers use the portal. This affects firearms dealers and permit holders by adding a verification step during sales, with no data retention on query activity. The $300,000 appropriation funds the portal's development and maintenance.