Florida Bill HB 523 signed into law and becomes effective on July 1st.

“Authorizes approved tax collectors to accept applications for licenses to carry concealed weapons or firearms; provides for tax collectors to be authorized to accept applications for licenses to carry concealed weapons or firearms; provides for memoranda of understanding between approved tax collectors & DOACS (Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services); provides for remission of revenue to DOACS; provides for retention of specified fees by tax collectors; prohibits tax collectors from maintaining certain lists; prohibits persons from receiving compensation for handling such applications unless authorized.”

Previously you could either process via mail or if you were lucky to live nearby one of the eight regional offices of DOACS’s Division of Licensing, you could apply in person and expect a quicker process or return. But with the possibility of 67 additional locations, the process of getting or renewing your CWP has gotten much easier.

Another one for the record books.