Bill > LD525

This bill modifies existing Maine law by creating an exception to the current prohibition on discharging firearms within 500 feet of a school. Specifically, the bill allows firearm discharge in circumstances that fall under the state's legal provisions for use of force in defense of premises (referenced as Title 17-A, section 104, subsection 3). This means that if a property owner is legally defending their property and using force in accordance with Maine's self-defense laws, they would be permitted to discharge a firearm even if the location is within 500 feet of a school. The bill aims to provide property owners with greater flexibility in protecting their property while maintaining overall safety restrictions near educational institutions. By referencing the specific subsection of the state's self-defense statutes, the bill ensures that the firearm discharge exception is narrowly defined and applies only to legally justified defensive actions.

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https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=525&snum=132