HomeMy WebLinkAboutORDINANCE 14-24ORDINANCE NO. 14-24
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 9.40 OF THE ESTES PARK MUNICIPAL
CODE REGARDING FIREARMS IN TOWN HALL
WHEREAS, concealed carry of firearms with a proper permit has previously been
permitted at Town Hall; and
WHEREAS, section 18-12-105.3 of the Colorado Revised Statutes, enacted
during the 2024 legislative session, prohibits carrying a firearm at Town Hall unless the
Town permits it; and
WHEREAS, the Town intends to apply the laws governing firearms at Town Hall
prior to the enactment of section 18-12-105.3 insofar as is permissible, understanding
that the statute does not authorize the Town to permit carrying a firearm in portions of
Town Hall used for court proceedings.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
THE TOWN OF ESTES PARK, COLORADO AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: Chapter 9.40 of the Estes Park Municipal Code is hereby amended, by
the addition of a section 9.40.030, to read as follows:
9.40.030 - Lawful concealed carry permitted at Town Hall; exceptions
For the purposes of section 18-12-105.3(1)(b) and (4)(b), C.R.S. (2024), it
is permitted to carry a firearm within the Municipal Building, also known as Town
Hall, so long as it is not prohibited under section 9.40.010, above. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, section 18-12-105.3(1 )(c), C.R.S. (2024) prohibits carrying a
firearm, whether loaded or unloaded, in a courthouse or any other building or
portion of a building used for court proceedings. Accordingly, it is unlawful to carry
any firearm in the Town Board Room or any other portion of Town Hall, while in
such portion either court is in session, or law enforcement personnel, defense
counsel personnel, or court personnel are engaged in any activities in connection
with a court proceeding; except that certain individuals may carry firearms in court
locations as identified by statute. During such times, the Town shall place signs
before the public entrances to such locations notifying the public that firearms are
not permitted.
Section 2: This Ordinance shall take effect and be enforced thirty (30) days after
its adoption and publication.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Trustees of the Town of Estes Park,
Colorado this 8TH day of OCTOBER, 2024.
TOWN OF ESTES PARK, COLORADO
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I hereby certify that the above Ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the
Board of Trustees on the 8TH day of OCTOBER, 2024 and published by title in a
newspaper of general circulation in the Town of Estes Park, Colorado, on the 11 TH day
of OCTOBER, 2024, all as required by the Statutes of the State of Colorado.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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