Express consent can be verbal or written.
There are many forms of express consent.
Again, HPD testified its very difficult to enforce.
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I don’t see that in the law.
“§41-_.4 Prohibition against the public carrying of firearms in a sensitive location — Prohibition against carrying a firearm on a private business establishment’s or charitable establishment’s premises without express consent.
(a)
Prohibition.. Except as otherwise provided by federal or State law, it is a violation of this article for any person to intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly carry on their person a firearm, concealed or unconcealed, on the premises of:
(1) Any sensitive place; or
(2) Any business establishment or charitable establishment unless the business establishment or charitable establishment, or an agent thereof, had expressly consented thereto.
For purposes of this subsection, signage must be in accordance with the requirements specified in §41-_.5.The way that reads to me is that for a business to “expressly consent,” they must use signage per §41-_.5.
As with any other law, we never really know until it gets tested in court. Whether or not it’s difficult to enforce, seems to me if you carry into a business that doesn’t have a “guns allowed” sign, you’re rolling loaded dice.