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Avery County moves forward with first reading of ordinance banning weapons at DSS property
Summary
Commissioners advanced a proposed ordinance that would bar open and concealed carry on the Department of Social Services property, class the violation as a misdemeanor with fines up to $500, and require a second vote in January for adoption.
A proposed Avery County ordinance to prohibit open and concealed carry at the Department of Social Services property received its first reading at the Dec. 1 commission meeting and the board signaled support to move the measure to a second vote in January.
A county presenter described the proposal as addressing two elements: banning open carry of weapons (guns, rifles and similar items referenced in the draft)…
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