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Amend the amendment by striking out all of subsection 3 (page 2, lines 17 to 27 in amendment) and inserting the following:
 
‘3.  Violation.   The following penalties apply to violations of this section.
 
A.  A person who, in violation of subsection 2, possesses or uses a firearm that is not concealed commits a Class E crime, which is a strict liability crime as defined in Title 17A, section 34, subsection 4A.
 
B.  A person who, in violation of subsection 2, possesses or uses a concealed firearm commits a Class D crime, which is a strict liability crime as defined in Title 17A, section 34, subsection 4A.
 
C. A person who is authorized to use or possess a firearm under subsection 2, paragraphs E to G who does not have the required identification or permit in that person's possession at all times when possessing or using the firearm commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $100 may be adjudged.’
 
SUMMARY
This amendment clarifies the violation provisions in Committee Amendment "A" as they pertain to concealed weapons and weapons that are not concealed.