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Council amends weapons ordinance to permit military honor guard three‑volley salutes

Forest Lake City Council · May 12, 2025
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Summary

Council adopted Ordinance 7‑53 amending Forest Lake City Code (Title 13, Chapter 130) to allow military honor and color guards to discharge blank ammunition for ceremonial three‑volley salutes, following stakeholder consultation with veterans organizations and funeral homes.

The council adopted Ordinance 7‑53, an amendment to the city's general offenses chapter to allow military honor guards and color guards to use blank ammunition for ceremonial three‑volley salutes.

Police staff explained the change was needed because the city’s existing code did not allow…

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