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Avery County approves second reading of ordinance restricting weapons on certain county property
Summary
On a second vote the board approved an ordinance prohibiting possession of deadly weapons on certain county property (referenced as Abraham DSS property in the meeting record); county attorney noted two-meeting requirement for adoption.
The Avery County Board of Commissioners approved a second reading of an ordinance that prohibits possession of deadly weapons on specified county property.
County Attorney reminded the board that passage requires two meetings; this Jan. 5 session served as the ordinance’s second vote. The ordinance was described in the record as applying to the Abraham DSS property. The board moved to approve the ordinance on its second reading and passed it by voice vote.
Next steps: the ordinance will be treated as adopted following the second reading and the board will ensure any implementation steps (signage, policy updates) occur where applicable.
