Beaufort County council rejects criminal firearms‑discharge ordinance, advances civil penalty approach After debate and input from legal staff and law‑enforcement partners, the council voted down a criminal ordinance to prohibit unlawful firearm discharge and moved forward with a civil‑penalty ordinance that includes education incentives and a $500 maximum fine.

Beaufort County Council opts for a civil-penalty approach to tackle unlawful firearm discharges, prioritizing education and fines over criminal charges.

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