Outside Section 31

Electronic FID Card Renewal Notices

SECTION 31.   Clause (9) of section 129B of chapter 140 of the General Laws, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out the third sentence and inserting in place thereof the following 2 sentences:- The executive director of the criminal history systems board shall send by a means of electronic communication to the holder of a firearm identification card a notice of the expiration of the card not less than 90 days before its expiration, and shall enclose with the notice information on how to renew the card. These notices shall only be sent to holders of a firearm identification card who have provided the executive director with an email address or means by which to receive notices electronically.
 
 

Summary:
This section allows the Criminal History Systems Board to send electronic renewal notices for FID cards.