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1998 SESSION
HB 1260 Dangerous weapons; parks.
Introduced by: Viola D. Baskerville | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY:
Dangerous weapons; parks. Authorizes localities to adopt ordinances prohibiting persons from possessing or transporting certain dangerous weapons (e.g., guns, tasers, ammunition, dirks, knives, etc.) in locally owned parks, subject to exceptions for law-enforcement personnel, judges, etc. A violation is punishable as a Class 1 misdemeanor.
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HISTORY
- 01/26/98 House: Presented & ordered printed 983163129
- 01/26/98 House: Referred to Committee on Militia and Police
- 02/02/98 House: Assigned to M. & P. sub-committee: 1
- 02/09/98 House: Failed to report (defeated) in M.&P. (11-Y 11-N)