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Senator proposes statewide ban on firearms in on-premises licensed bar areas; committee questions hotel and sidewalk exceptions
Summary
A senator presented an amendment modeled on Burlington's charter to forbid firearms in areas licensed for on-premises alcohol consumption; lawmakers asked whether hotel bars, outdoor sidewalk dining and liquor-license classes are covered and whether the prohibition depends on license geography.
A senator introduced an amendment based on the Burlington charter to prohibit possession of firearms in on-premises areas where alcohol is served under a liquor license. The sponsor said the concept mirrors a local voter-approved charter provision and is intended to reduce the risk of alcohol-related firearm incidents.
Committee members raised several…
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