Major hike in FLA fee to contest gun permit denial

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Major hike in FLA fee to contest gun permit denial

There has been a major jump in the fee charged by the Firearm Licensing Authority (FLA) for persons to file an appeal after being denied a gun permit. The charge has moved from $12,000 to $50,000. The change took effect yesterday. Applicants have...

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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