After a shooting at a Parkland, Florida, high school left 17 people dead, the mayor of nearby Weston wanted to prohibit people from carrying guns in public buildings and parks – a move that could lead to him being kicked out of office and on the hook for thousands of dollars in fines and attorneys’ fees. Florida law prohibits local municipalities from passing ordinances that regulate firearms or ammunition, and if one is passed that violates the state statute, it will be declared void.
In Many States, Gun-law Proponents Face Uphill Battle
Katie Zezima - The Washington Post, Portland Press Herald
Wed, 04/25/2018 - 7:35pm
Sections: u.s.
Topics: Maine Cumberland County Portland
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