Restaurant Carry Law to Take Effect in New Mexico on July 1!

Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Thanks to the passage of Senate Bill 40 by State Senator George Munoz (D-Gallup), concealed handgun licensees will be able to lawfully protect themselves in eateries with a license to dispense beer and wine (also known as a "restaurant license"), beginning Thursday, July 1. Licensees may not consume alcohol while carrying and restaurant owners may post their premises off-limits to license holders.

In order to determine what type of license has been issued to any particular restaurant, please visit: http://164.64.87.25/MyLicenseVerification/Search.aspx?facility=Y

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