Cold weapon carrying falls under penalties

12:05, 01.01.2023

Cold weapon carrying is now subject to penalties.

Under the law, carrying a cold weapon in the street, yard, stadium, square, park, educational institution, court, airport, cinema, theatre, concert hall, cafe, restaurant, all types of public transport, bus station, railway station and other places of public gathering will result in fines of GEL 500 and the weapon confiscation.

The law will not apply to a person who carries a cold weapon for personal hygiene, food preparation, professional activities, hunting, fishing, or harvesting plant products, as well as for engaging in agricultural operations or cattle breeding. Also, when cold weapons are part of the national clothing.

By - Marika Kartozia

Society