This bill aims to amend West Virginia Code §61-6-19 to clarify the legality of carrying deadly weapons, firearms, and pepper spray on the sidewalks and streets that directly border and surround the State Capitol Complex grounds. The proposed legal language specifies that the restrictions on carrying such items do not apply to these areas, thereby affirming the rights of individuals to carry these items lawfully in those locations.

The bill also retains existing provisions regarding the unlawful interruption of governmental processes and the penalties for such actions. It maintains the stipulation that individuals may keep firearms in their locked vehicles on the Capitol grounds, while also prohibiting the carrying of pepper spray containers exceeding one ounce. The new language inserted into the law explicitly states that the lawful carrying of deadly weapons, firearms, or any size container of pepper spray is permitted on the specified sidewalks and streets, thereby enhancing the clarity of the law regarding these rights.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 61-6-19