Burlington amends its charter to prohibit firearm possession in buildings or on property of alcohol-serving establishments.

This bill approves an amendment to the City of Burlington's charter to ban firearms in buildings or on property of establishments licensed to serve alcohol on-premises. Exceptions include law enforcement officers, military personnel, government officers authorized to carry weapons, and alcohol establishment owners or operators not otherwise prohibited from possessing firearms. Violations are criminal offenses with fines up to $1,000 and civil penalties of $200 to $500, with weapon forfeiture.

Burlington amends its charter to prohibit firearm possession in buildings or on property of alcohol-serving establishments.

This bill approves an amendment to the City of Burlington's charter to ban firearms in buildings or on property of establishments licensed to serve alcohol on-premises. Exceptions include law enforcement officers, military personnel, government officers authorized to carry weapons, and alcohol establishment owners or operators not otherwise prohibited from possessing firearms. Violations are criminal offenses with fines up to $1,000 and civil penalties of $200 to $500, with weapon forfeiture.