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Morrow County commissioners defer decision on gun‑prohibition signage, will consult prosecutor
Summary
Commissioners discussed posting signs prohibiting firearms in county buildings and directed staff to consult the county prosecutor before adopting or posting new signage or related rules.
Morrow County — Commissioners discussed whether to post signage informing the public that firearms are prohibited in certain county buildings and decided to consult the county prosecutor before taking formal action.
The item arose during administrative discussion of internal policies. Commissioners and staff debated the effect of signage on people with concealed‑carry licenses and on law‑enforcement officers. A commissioner said they did not think posting was required and offered to check with the prosecutor; other staff noted the county had posted similar signs in the past.
County staff described the practical intent of the signs: to inform members of the public unfamiliar with local rules that certain items are restricted and to relieve confusion for non‑law‑enforcement visitors. Commissioners expressed no formal motion to adopt new signage during the recorded discussion; instead the board directed staff to email and consult with the prosecutor’s office and return with legal guidance before posting or changing signage.
Why it matters: Posting a sign stating that firearms are prohibited can have legal and operational implications, including how exemptions for law enforcement and holders of concealed‑carry permits are presented. The board’s decision to seek prosecutorial advice preserves the county’s option to proceed while ensuring legal conformity.
Next steps: A county commissioner said they will contact the prosecutor and report back; no vote was taken on the record during the Sept. 24 meeting.
