The bill H.350, introduced by Representative Noyes of Wolcott, seeks to amend current laws regarding the possession, sale, or offering for sale of automatic opening knives, specifically switchblade knives. The proposed changes involve the removal of criminal penalties associated with these actions, effectively decriminalizing the possession and sale of such knives. The specific legal language being deleted from current law includes references to switchblade knives and the associated penalties of imprisonment or fines.

Additionally, the bill includes a provision stating that it will take effect upon passage. This legislative change aims to align Vermont's laws with a more permissive stance on automatic opening knives, reflecting a shift in the legal treatment of these types of weapons.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 13-4013