Bill > S0061

This bill proposes to remove criminal penalties for switchblade knives in Vermont. Specifically, the legislation modifies existing law in 13 V.S.A. § 4013 by deleting the provision that made it illegal to possess, sell, or offer for sale a switchblade knife with a blade three inches or longer. Currently, such an action could result in up to 90 days of imprisonment, a fine of up to $100, or both. The bill would effectively decriminalize the possession, sale, and offering for sale of automatic opening knives (also known as switchblade knives), leaving only "zip guns" (improvised or homemade firearms) subject to the previous criminal penalties. The bill includes an immediate effective date, meaning it would become law as soon as it is passed by the Vermont General Assembly.

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https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/S.61