The new concealed carry weapon renewal fee in Morgan Hill will be significantly higher than nearby jurisdictions, raising concerns about access to Second Amendment rights.
Councilmember Gino Borgioli emphasized the need to balance the processing costs with citizens' rights, stating, 'We want to make it as reasonable as possible for our citizens to do a (concealed weapon permit).'
Resident Kyle Merritt pointed out the financial burden, highlighting that the new $540 fee, coupled with mandatory training costs, makes it 'cost prohibitive for a constitutional right.'
City staff noted that neighboring jurisdictions are subsidizing renewal costs, indicating that the new fee reflects true processing costs rather than an arbitrary increase.
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