§ 4051. Definitions
As used in this subchapter:
(1) “Court” means the Family Division of the Superior Court.
(2) “Dangerous weapon” means an explosive or a firearm.
(3) “Explosive” means dynamite, or any explosive compound of which nitroglycerin forms a part, or fulminate in bulk or dry condition, or blasting caps, or detonating fuses, or blasting powder or any other similar explosive. The term does not include a firearm or ammunition therefor or any components of ammunition for a firearm, including primers, smokeless powder, or black gunpowder.
(4) “Federally licensed firearms dealer” means a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer required to conduct national instant criminal background checks under 18 U.S.C. § 922(t).
(5) “Firearm” shall have the same meaning as in subsection 4017(d) of this title.
(6) “Law enforcement agency” means the Vermont State Police, a municipal police department, or a sheriff’s department. (Added 2017, No. 97 (Adj. Sess.), § 1, eff. April 11, 2018.)
Structure Vermont Statutes
Title 13 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure
§ 4001. Slung shot, blackjack, brass knuckles—Use or possession
§ 4002. Manufacture, sale, etc
§ 4003. Carrying dangerous weapons
§ 4005. While committing a crime
§ 4006. Record of firearm sales
§ 4007. Furnishing firearms to children
§ 4008. Possession of firearms by children
§ 4012. Reporting treatment of firearm wounds
§ 4013. Zip guns; switchblade knives
§ 4014. Purchase of firearms in other states
§ 4015. Purchase of firearms by nonresidents
§ 4017. Persons prohibited from possessing firearms; conviction of violent crime
§ 4019. Firearms transfers; background checks
§ 4020. Sale of firearms to persons under 21 years of age prohibited
§ 4021. Large capacity ammunition feeding devices
§ 4022. Bump-fire stocks; possession prohibited
§ 4023. Possession of firearms in hospital buildings prohibited
§ 4052. Jurisdiction and venue
§ 4053. Petition for extreme risk protection order
§ 4054. Emergency relief; temporary ex parte order
§ 4055. Termination and renewal motions
§ 4058. Enforcement; criminal penalties
§ 4059. Relinquishment, storage, and return of dangerous weapons
§ 4062. Annual reporting; Office of Court Administrator and Agency of Human Services