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2016 SESSION

16101542D
SENATE BILL NO. 138
Offered January 13, 2016
Prefiled December 29, 2015
A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 15.2-915.6, relating to local regulation of firearms retailers; proximity to schools.
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Patrons-- Favola; Delegates: Kory and Sullivan
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Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
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Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 15.2-915.6 as follows:

§ 15.2-915.6. Local regulation of firearms dealers near schools.

Any locality may adopt an ordinance regulating or prohibiting the engagement, by a person, firm, partnership, or corporation, in the business of selling, trading, or transferring firearms at retail within 1,000 feet of the property of a public or private elementary, secondary, or postsecondary school. This section shall be construed to provide the express authorization required by subsection A of § 15.2-915.