Signed by Governor Jim Justice, Jr.

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to concur with senate amendments and pass a bill that requires municipalities regulate zoning ordinances equally for all businesses, regardless of whether a business sells firearms or ammunition in the state of West Virginia.

Highlights:

• Requires municipalities to regulate zoning ordinances equally for all businesses, regardless of whether a business sells firearms or ammunition in the state of West Virginia (Article 12).

• Prohibits municipalities from using their planning or zoning powers to prohibit the sale of firearms or ammunition unless on a school property (Article 12).

• Authorizes any individual aggrieved by a violation to seek redress as provided (Article 12).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to amend and pass a bill that requires municipalities regulate zoning ordinances equally for all businesses, regardless of whether a business sells firearms or ammunition in the state of West Virginia.

Highlights:

• Requires municipalities to regulate zoning ordinances equally for all businesses, regardless of whether a business sells firearms or ammunition in the state of West Virginia (Article 12).

• Prohibits municipalities from using their planning or zoning powers to prohibit the sale of firearms or ammunition unless on a school property (Article 12).

• Authorizes any individual aggrieved by a violation to seek redress as provided (Article 12).

Full Bill Text