I Took a Swipe
at putting some of the restrictions/features into simpler language. Comments welcome.
941.232 Carry is PROHIBITED (with the usual LEO, etc. exceptions) and is a Class C Misdemeanor
941.232 (2)(a) In/at the following:
941.232(2)(a)(1) Any portion of a building that is a police station, sheriff's office, or state patrol station.
941.232(2)(a)(2) A prison, jail, house of correction, or secured correctional facility.
941.232(2)(a)(3) A county, state, or federal courthouse.
941.232(2)(a)(4) A place beyond a security checkpoint in an airport.
941.232(2)(b) The restrictions in (2)(a) DO NOT apply to:
941.232(2)(b)(1) Carry in a vehicle driven or parked in a parking facility that is part of the prohibited locations.
941.232(2)(b)(2) A weapon carried in a courthouse by a judge or someone else with written permission from a judge.
941.232(2)(b)(3) A weapon carried in a courthouose by a DA or Assistant DA.
941.232(3)(a) An employer MAY ban employee carry of all weapons or particular type(s) of weapons while employee is on the job (totally or partially).
941.232(3)(b) Employer MAY NOT ban weapons/a particular type of weapon/ammo in employee's OWN vehicle EVEN if vehicle is used for work or driven onto employer's property.
941.232(3)(c) If employer PERMITS one or more employees to carry, he has NO liability for doing so.
TRESPASS WHILE CARRYING (not sure of penalty)
RAW LAND
943.13 (1m) (b) Carrying a firearm into or possessing a firearm on the land of another after having been notified by the owner or occupant not to enter or remain on the premises. However this restriction doesn't apply if the person carrying would have been permitted on the land but for the fact that he was carrying. This doesn't change any other provision of trespass law it just ensures that the penalties are applies because the land owner doesn't like guns.
NOTICE FOR RAW LAND
943.13 (2) (am) (intro.) Notice is sufficient if a person has been personally told OR personally given written notice OR
if the land is has a sign, 11" x 11" or larger placed in at least two conspicuous places for every 40 acres.
The sign must include the name of the poster and whether he is the owner or occupant.
The poster must prove that the signs were up before the incursion.
If he can do so then the burdens shifts to the carrier to prove that the signs were not there at the time of the incursion.
RESIDENTIAL BUILDING (RB)
RB apparently includes single family homes, duplexes, apartment houses and the like.
943.13 (1m) (c)(1) Carrying a firearm into or possessing a firearm at a RB (other than one you own or lease) after notice by the owner (if the property is unleased) or the occupant (if the property is leased). If a detached home, RB includes the curtilege. If multi-unit, RB DOES NOT include common areas or the land. Thus the owner can ban carry on his front lawn but an apartment owner MAY NOT ban carry in the lobby or hallways.
NOTICE FOR RESIDENTIAL BUILDING
943.13 (2) (am) (intro.) For RB, notice is sufficient if a person has been personally told OR personally given written notice. I don't seen an option for signage.
NON RESIDENTIAL BUILDING (NRB)
NRB includes any privately or publicly owned building on the grounds of a university or college. Apparently whether it is residential not.
943.13 (1m)(c)(2) Carrying a firearm into or possessing a firearm at a NRB (other than one you own or lease)
after notice from the owner (for any part of a property that is unleased) or the occupant (for any part of a
property that is leased). This DOES NOT apply to a part of a building occupied by the state OR one of its political subdivisions (see next section) OR to firearms in vehicles parked or driven in any part of the building used as a parking facility.
NOTICE FOR NON RESIDENTIAL BUILDIING
943.13 (2) (am) (intro.) For NRB, notice is sufficient if a person has been personally told OR personally given written notice OR if the RB or NRB is posted with a sign or signs, 8.5" x 11" or larger, blaze orange in color, located in a prominent place (or places) near all of the entrances to the part of the building to which the restriction applies and any individual entering the building can be reasonably expected to see the sign.
GOVERNMENT BUILDING
943.13 (2)(c)(3) Carrying a firearm into or possessing a firearm in any part of a building owned, occupied, or controlled by the state or any local governmental unit (other than one in which you lease residential or business property) after notice by the state or local governmental unit. This seems to apply to the ENTIRE building even if the state or local government owns, occupies or controls only a single office. This DOES NOT apply firearms in vehicles parked or driven in any part of the building used as a parking facility.
NOTICE FOR GOVERNMENT BUILDING
943.13 (2) (am) (intro.) For NRB, notice is sufficient if a person has been personally told OR personally given written notice OR if the Government Building is posted with a sign or signs, 8.5" x 11" or larger, blaze orange in color, located in a prominent place (or places) near all of the entrances to the part of the building to which the restriction applies and any individual entering the building can be reasonably expected to see the sign. This language seems to be inconsistent with 943.13 (2)(c)(3) as it suggests that the restrictions apply only to the government parts.
UNAUTHORIZED SIGNS
943.13 (3) Placing a sign similar to the ones described without the express consent of the owner or occupant is a Class C Forfeiture.
IMMUNITY FOR ALLOWING CARRY
943.13 (6) A person cannot be held liable because he did not prohibit somebody from carrying on his property.
SCHOOLS
948.605 (2) (a) Carrying a firearm on the grounds of a school or in a school zone is a Class I felony for everyone.
Carrying within 1000 feet of a school is a Class B Forfeiture for non-licensees unless they carry in
accordance with 18 USC 922 (q) (2) (b) (i), (iii), (iv), (v), (vi), or (vii).