Vermont · Vermont Statutes — Title 13, Crimes and Criminal Procedure

Vt. Stat. (Crimes) § 4017a: Fugitives from justice; persons subject to final relief from abuse or stalking order; persons charged with certain offenses; prohibition on possession of firearms

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

Law prohibits firearm possession by fugitives, persons subject to abuse/stalking orders, and those charged with serious crimes. Violation is punishable by up to two years imprisonment or a fine up to $1,000.

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