Denny
Regular Member
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Here is an update on another preemption violation case I have been working on. I was looking through the rules and regulations for Eaton County parks posted on the Eaton County website and I noticed the following ordinance:
19.1 No person shall, at any time bring on Commission property, have in his possession, discharge, or set off anywhere upon said properties, a revolver, pistol, shotgun, rifle, firearm, bow, or other weapon that discharges projectiles either by air, explosive substance, or any other force. Provided, however, that this section shall not apply to any deputy sheriff, police officer, park ranger, or other duly appointed law enforcement officer while carrying out the duties and responsibilities of their position.
http://www.eatoncounty.org/Departments/Eaton_County_Parks___Recreation/Rules_and_Regulations.htm
I informed the Eaton county parks Dept. and the Board of Commissioners that they were in violation of the Preemption act of 1990. On January 9th, I received this from the Director of the parks Department:
"We are currently working on an amendment to regulation 19.1 that should ensure our compliance with State Law. The amendment should be acted upon within the next couple months pending all the proper approvals and public notifications as outlined by State Statue for amending County Parks Commissions rules and regulations."
As of today the ordinance is still on their website and they haven't updated me on any progress as promised, if any has been taken. I will update this when any new info comes to my attention.
Here is an update on another preemption violation case I have been working on. I was looking through the rules and regulations for Eaton County parks posted on the Eaton County website and I noticed the following ordinance:
19.1 No person shall, at any time bring on Commission property, have in his possession, discharge, or set off anywhere upon said properties, a revolver, pistol, shotgun, rifle, firearm, bow, or other weapon that discharges projectiles either by air, explosive substance, or any other force. Provided, however, that this section shall not apply to any deputy sheriff, police officer, park ranger, or other duly appointed law enforcement officer while carrying out the duties and responsibilities of their position.
http://www.eatoncounty.org/Departments/Eaton_County_Parks___Recreation/Rules_and_Regulations.htm
I informed the Eaton county parks Dept. and the Board of Commissioners that they were in violation of the Preemption act of 1990. On January 9th, I received this from the Director of the parks Department:
"We are currently working on an amendment to regulation 19.1 that should ensure our compliance with State Law. The amendment should be acted upon within the next couple months pending all the proper approvals and public notifications as outlined by State Statue for amending County Parks Commissions rules and regulations."
As of today the ordinance is still on their website and they haven't updated me on any progress as promised, if any has been taken. I will update this when any new info comes to my attention.