LD 35, An Act Relating to Concealed Firearms Locked in Vehicles, became effective on Wednesday, September 28, 2011. This new law prohibits Maine employers from banning concealed guns in vehicles on workplace property.
LD 35 Prohibits Maine Employers from Banning Concealed Guns in Vehicles on Workplace Property
What do Maine employers need to know about LD 35?
LD 35 also provides employers immunity from liability for any damages, injury or death involving the use or theft of a firearm that has been transported and stored on the premises as permitted by this new law.
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LD 35 Prohibits Maine Employers from Banning Concealed Guns in Vehicles on Workplace Property
What do Maine employers need to know about LD 35?
- This law states that an employer may not prohibit an employee from keeping a firearm in his/her vehicle, if:
- the employee has a valid permit to carry a concealed firearm
- the firearm is kept in the employee's vehicle and is not visible; and
- the vehicle is locked
LD 35 also provides employers immunity from liability for any damages, injury or death involving the use or theft of a firearm that has been transported and stored on the premises as permitted by this new law.
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