The Vermont Statutes Online
The Statutes below include the actions of the 2025 session of the General Assembly.
NOTE: The Vermont Statutes Online is an unofficial copy of the Vermont Statutes Annotated that is provided as a convenience.
Subchapter
001
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GENERALLY
(Cite as: 13 V.S.A. § 4001)
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§ 4001. Slung shot, blackjack, brass knuckles—Use or possession
A person who uses a slung shot, blackjack, brass knuckles or similar weapon against
another person, or attempts so to do, or who possesses a slung shot, blackjack, brass
knuckles, or similar weapon, with intent so to use it, shall be imprisoned not more
than five years or fined not more than $1,000.00, or both. The provisions of this
section do not apply to a law enforcement officer as to the possession and use of
a blackjack, billy club, or night stick.