Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Charleston County adopts ordinance banning careless or negligent discharge of firearms in unincorporated urban areas
Summary
County council approved an ordinance to prohibit careless or negligent discharge of firearms in certain unincorporated areas, passing third reading unanimously 9–0; supporters described it as a targeted public-safety measure for urban gaps between municipal rules and county jurisdiction.
Charleston County Council voted unanimously Tuesday to adopt an ordinance making careless or negligent discharge of firearms unlawful in specified unincorporated urban areas of the county.
The ordinance adds a new section 14.5-2 to the Charleston County Code of Ordinances that defines the prohibited conduct, provides enforcement penalties and lists exceptions and…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
