CLEO approval no longer required for tax stamp?

[wheelgun]

I saw a discussion in another forum about a guy who sent a copy of his stamp application to the local sheriff for sign-off.
The sheriff sent it back unopened. The explanation was that the CLEO no longer has to approve these applications.
Is this true? Does that mean stamps are now "shall issue" ? I don't believe it.

 

[ScottS]

CLEO approval has changed to CLEO notification. You are required to send a copy of your Form 1/4 to your CLEO. The proper copy is labeled "CLEO Copy," and there is a broad list of what constitutes your CLEO, including the head of the State Police, the State AG, etc. I send all mine to the head of the NH State Police, whom, I presume, promptly shitcans them.

The guy on the forum who got his form back from the Sheriff met his burden.

 

[one-eyed Jack]

Just mail the copy in. they just shitcan it anyway. Jack.

 

[KBCraig]

Yes, now it's just the same as CLEO "notification" for a C&R FFL.

I would always send mine with a cover letter: "Dear Doug, It's that time again. No action is required on your part. Give me a call if you want to go shooting."

Small town. I could hit the chief's house with a rock from my back yard.