Jackson Lewis: Georgia Employers Can Still Ban Guns on Private Premises Despite New Guns Everywhere Law | Practical Law

Jackson Lewis: Georgia Employers Can Still Ban Guns on Private Premises Despite New Guns Everywhere Law | Practical Law

This Law Firm Publication by Jackson Lewis P.C. discusses Georgia's new "Guns Everywhere Law" and exceptions to the law that are applicable to employers. House Bill 60, otherwise known as The Safe Carry Protection Act of 2014 or the "Guns Everywhere Bill" was signed on April 23, 2014 by Georgia Governor Nathan Deal. Despite the new law, Georgia employers can still forbid possession of firearms on their own property or on property they have legal control over. In addition, under the 2008 Parking Lot Bill, most employers who own their employee parking lots can exercise the rights of property owners. The Guns Everywhere Bill becomes effective July 1, 2014.

Jackson Lewis: Georgia Employers Can Still Ban Guns on Private Premises Despite New Guns Everywhere Law

by Jackson Lewis P.C.
Published on 24 Apr 2014 • Georgia, United States
This Law Firm Publication by Jackson Lewis P.C. discusses Georgia's new "Guns Everywhere Law" and exceptions to the law that are applicable to employers. House Bill 60, otherwise known as The Safe Carry Protection Act of 2014 or the "Guns Everywhere Bill" was signed on April 23, 2014 by Georgia Governor Nathan Deal. Despite the new law, Georgia employers can still forbid possession of firearms on their own property or on property they have legal control over. In addition, under the 2008 Parking Lot Bill, most employers who own their employee parking lots can exercise the rights of property owners. The Guns Everywhere Bill becomes effective July 1, 2014.
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