Issuance of Permits; Renewals; Investigation by Permitting Authority into Criminal History of

Applicant (1) Issuance. In order to obtain a permit, the following information shall be submitted to the Permitting Authority: (a) Completed application on the uniform application form approved by the Department; (b) A copy of applicant's fingerprints; and (c) Two current photographs of the applicant. st (2) Renewals. The initial permit shall expire on January 1 and will expire annually thereafter. In order to renew a permit, the applicant shall submit the following to the Permitting Authority: (a) Completed application on the uniform application for renewal form approved by the Department; (b) A copy of applicant's fingerprints; and (c) Two current photographs of the applicant. The applicant shall submit a fee required by the Permitting Authority for conducting the requisite criminal background check pursuant to 520 CMR 15.05(1)(b) and (2)(b). (3) Investigation by Permitting Authority into Criminal History of Applicant. Upon receipt of the permit application or application for renewal, the Permitting Authority shall conduct an investigation into the criminal history of a permit applicant to determine eligibility. (a) The investigation shall include performing a state and national criminal history records check as authorized by M.G.L. c. 6, § 172B½. (b) A Permitting Authority may charge an appropriate fee for the investigation pursuant to M.G.L. c. 6, § 172B½. (4) As part of this investigation, the Permitting Authority shall ensure that the identity of the new/renewal applicant is true and accurate and in the case of a renewal, that the applicant is linked to the original Permit number. (5) In no case, however, shall a Permitting Authority issue a permit to any person who is a sex offender as defined by M.G.L. c. 6, § 178C. (6) Any permit issued under 520 CMR 15.05 shall be the uniform Permit approved by the Department.