§ 4017a — Fugitives from justice; persons subject to final relief from abuse or stalking order; persons charged with certain offenses; prohibition on possession of firearms

(a) A person shall not possess a firearm if the person:
(1) is a fugitive from justice;
(2) is the subject of a final relief from abuse order issued pursuant to 15 V.S.A. § 1103;
(3) is the subject of a final order against stalking issued pursuant to 12 V.S.A. § 5133 if the order prohibits the person from possessing a firearm; or
(4) against whom charges are pending for:
(A) carrying a dangerous weapon while committing a felony in violation of section 4005 of this title;
(B) trafficking a regulated drug in violation of 18 V.S.A. chapter 84, subchapter 1; or
(C) human trafficking or aggravated human trafficking in violation of section 2652 or 2653 of this title.
(b) A person who violates this section shall be imprisoned not more than two years or fined not more than $1,000.00, or both.
(c) As used in this section:
(1) “Firearm” has the same meaning as in section 4017 of this title.
(2) “Fugitive from justice” means a person who has fled to avoid prosecution for a crime or to avoid giving testimony in a criminal proceeding.

Legislative History

(Added 2023, No. 23, § 7, eff. May 30, 2023.)