{"data":{"id":"us-vt/13-v.s.a.-4051","jurisdiction":"us-vt","citation":"13 V.S.A. § 4051","heading":"Definitions","body":"As used in this subchapter:\n(1) “Court” means the Family Division of the Superior Court.\n(2) “Dangerous weapon” means an explosive or a firearm.\n(3) “Explosive” means dynamite, or any explosive compound of which nitroglycerin forms a part, or fulminate in bulk or dry condition, or blasting caps, or detonating fuses, or blasting powder or any other similar explosive. The term does not include a firearm or ammunition therefor or any components of ammunition for a firearm, including primers, smokeless powder, or black gunpowder.\n(4) “Federally licensed firearms dealer” means a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer required to conduct national instant criminal background checks under 18 U.S.C. § 922(t).\n(5) “Firearm” shall have the same meaning as in subsection 4017(d) of this title.\n(6) “Law enforcement agency” means the Vermont State Police, a municipal police department, or a sheriff’s department.\n(7) “Household members” means persons who are living together, are sharing occupancy of a dwelling, are engaged in a sexual relationship, or minors or adults who are dating. “Dating” means a social relationship of a romantic nature. Factors that the court may consider when determining whether a dating relationship exists include:\n(A) the nature of the relationship;\n(B) the length of time the relationship has existed; and\n(C) the frequency of interaction between the parties.","path":["Title 13: Crimes and Criminal Procedure","Chapter 085: Weapons","Subchapter 002: EXTREME RISK PROTECTION ORDERS"],"source_url":"https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/13/085/04051","current_through":"2025 session","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-05T17:16:58Z","sha256":"caa9740cfe23afea72057e5466a28077d8862bf63be004b4467edfe2add96c7c","source_id":"us-vt","stale":false,"prev":"us-vt/13-v.s.a.-4027","next":"us-vt/13-v.s.a.-4052"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}