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Florida Attorney General Reports
Decided July 12, 2005Published
1Opinion of the Court
The Honorable Roy Raymond Sheriff, Indian River County 4055 41st Avenue Vero Beach, Florida 32960-1808
Dear Sheriff Raymond:
You ask substantially the following question:
May a county pass an ordinance prohibiting the discharge of a firearm in proximity to persons or property when such discharge endangers the health, welfare, and safety of the citizens of such county?
This office has been advised that Indian River County joins in your request. You have proposed a county ordinance to prohibit the discharge of firearms within 300 yards of a building or public road or right-of-way in order to…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Penelas v. Arms Technology, Inc.District Court of Appeal of Florida · 2001
- National Rifle Ass'n of America, Inc. v. City of South MiamiDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 2002