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Vermont Statutes Title 13. Crimes and Criminal Procedure, § 4025. Straw purchasing of firearms

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) A person shall not purchase a firearm for, on behalf of, or at the request of another person if the purchaser knows or reasonably should know that the other person:

(1) is prohibited by state or federal law from possessing a firearm;

(2) intends to carry the firearm while committing a felony; or

(3) intends to transfer the firearm to another person who:

(A) is prohibited by state or federal law from possessing a firearm; or

(B) intends to carry the firearm while committing a felony.

(b) It shall not be a violation of this section if the person purchased the firearm as a result of threats or coercion by another person.

(c) A person who violates this section shall be imprisoned not more than five years or fined not more than $50,000.00, or both.

(d) As used in this section, “firearm” has the same meaning as in section 4017 of this title.

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