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Spotsylvania County
Board of Supervisors Agenda
Executive Summary




Meeting Date:
December 10, 2019
Title:
Public Comment on Resolution of Spotsylvania County Board of Supervisors to Declare Spotsylvania a Second Amendment Sanctuary (Public comment will not begin before 7:00 PM)

Agenda Title:
Public Comment on Resolution of Spotsylvania County Board of Supervisors to Declare Spotsylvania a Second Amendment Sanctuary (Public comment will not begin before 7:00 PM)
Recommendation:
n/a
Summary:
This resolution expresses the desire of the Board of Supervisors for Spotsylvania County to be a sanctuary county for citizens to exercise their Constitutional right to keep and bear arms.  The resolution has no legal impact and does not grant any immunity or protection from prosecution to Spotsylvania residents who may violate state or federal firearms law.
Financial Impact:
None
Staff Contacts:

 

Legal Counsel:
Karl Holsten, County Attorney
Additional Background/Other Considerations:
The Board of Supervisors does not have the authority to nullify state or federal law.  This resolution is symbolic in nature and, if passed, simply expresses the desire of the Board of Supervisors.
Consequence of Denial/Inaction:
None
ATTACHMENTS:
File NameDescriptionType
2nd_Amendment_DRAFT_Resolution.docxReolutionResolution