| OFCC Attorneys Advise 6th District of Preemption |
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| Written by Jeff Garvas | |
| Thursday, 15 March 2007 | |
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Yesterday Ohioans For Concealed Carry's legal representation in Ohioans For Concealed Carry v. City of Clyde filed a motion with the court to bring to it's attention the fact that statewide preemption became law and had serious implications in the case. Ohioans For Concealed Carry is asking the 6th District Court of Appeals to return the case to the original court. You can read the brief legal document here: Motion To File Supplemental Authority Ohioans For Concealed Carry originally attempted to convince the City of Clyde council and other city leaders that posting "No Guns" signs in it's parks was in direct conflict with state law. Clyde had even adopted an ordinance for their signs and penalties. At the time Clyde denied any signs existed despite a front-page news story with a photo of a sign. When OFCC sued Clyde the court ordered the signs down pending the outcome of the case. Effective March 14th, when statewide preemption became law, the case against Clyde became even easier to prove. Under statewide preemption Clyde and every other local government is prohibited from enacting any gun laws other than zoning regulations. In the event that this case is taken to the Ohio Supreme Court by either party it could be the first to bring statewide preemption before the Ohio Supreme Court. |