Contracts
Review commercial leases for properties located within city limits. Lease clauses that mandate compliance with specific municipal weapon ordinances (e.g., restrictions on window displays of knives or bows) are now unenforceable. Landlords cannot declare default based on a tenant's refusal to follow a voided city code.
Hiring/Training
Update operational manuals for retail staff. Employees no longer need to enforce municipal age restrictions or display bans that exceed state law regarding knives, air guns, or archery equipment.
Reporting & Record-Keeping
Audit your accounts payable for recurring municipal fees. Identify any "Archery Sales Permits," "Knife Dealer Licenses," or similar local regulatory fees. Cease processing renewals for any permit period extending beyond September 1, 2025.
Fees & Costs
Eliminate budget lines for municipal liability insurance mandates. The law explicitly prohibits municipalities from requiring business owners to carry liability insurance for damages resulting from the use of these weapons. (Note: Maintain General Liability coverage for standard business risk, but cancel riders purchased solely to satisfy city codes).
