Section 4051 - DefinitionsAs used in this subchapter:
(1) "Court" means the Family Division of the Superior Court.(2) "Dangerous weapon" means an explosive or a firearm.(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.(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).(5) "Firearm" shall have the same meaning as in subsection 4017(d) of this title.(6) "Law enforcement agency" means the Vermont State Police, a municipal police department, or a sheriff's department.(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: (A) the nature of the relationship;(B) the length of time the relationship has existed; and(C) the frequency of interaction between the parties.Amended by 2023 , No. 45, § 4, eff. 7/1/2023.Added 2017, No. 97 (Adj. Sess.), § 1, eff. 4/11/2018.