LANSING, MI (AP)-- The reported cost of concealed carry gun permits to Michigan taxpayers varies widely in each county, with a high of $214 and a low near $3.
MLive.com reports an analysis of county data shows estimated taxpayer charges are inconsistent across the state even though Michigan gun carriers pay a flat $105 fee for a concealed permit. Muskegon County says taxpayers pay nearly $26 to process each permit. Neighboring Newaygo County says it's $103.
Michigan law requires counties to detail the cost of issuing the permits per person.
Marquette County Clerk Linda Talsma says the $3.24 cost reported by her office isn't realistic. Emmett County Clerk Gail Martin says her county's $214 tax includes costs for necessities such as mailings, staff time, laminating photos and arranging gun board agendas.
