Clarifies that carrying a deadly weapon, firearm, or pepper spray is legal on sidewalks and streets bordering the State Capitol Complex.
West Virginia SB747 amends Section 61-6-19 of the Code of West Virginia to clarify that there is no restriction on the lawful carrying of a deadly weapon, firearm, or pepper spray on sidewalks and streets directly bordering and surrounding the State Capitol Complex grounds. The bill specifies that a person may keep a firearm in their locked motor vehicle on the State Capitol Complex. It also notes that pepper spray containers exceeding one ounce are prohibited within the State Capitol Complex. The intent is to ensure the constitutional right to assemble while maintaining order and safety.
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