Legal Research

I was so jazzed to learn of enhanced state aid for Florida's public libraries that I totes forgot about the Preservation & Protection of the Right to Keep & Bear Arms in Motor Vehicles Act of 2008.  The controversial new law CS/HB 503 allows employees with concealed weapons permits to take their guns to work provided said weaponry remains locked up in the carrier's vehicle. 

Here's a quick look at the details of CS/HB 503:

• Covers full-time and part-time employees, independent contractors, volunteers, interns and other similar positions. Also includes customers or visitors who are lawfully on the premises.
• Allows concealed weapons license holders to keep firearms in their locked vehicles regardless of whether business owners prohibit weapons on the property.
• Exceptions include schools, government buildings, prisons, airports and other high-security entities, but it allows guns in cars at day care centers and nursing homes.
• Prohibits employers from searching employees vehicles for a gun or even asking them if they have a gun.
• Prohibits employers from taking any action against employees who legally have a gun.

Don't make me shoot shush you!  Oh wait... Florida Statute 790.115 still prohibits guns on campuses.  Good thing for all of our patrons with overdue fines. ;)

Additional coverage re: Florida's new laws is available here.