2.1 Firearms.
A person licensed to carry firearms in accordance with Mass. G.L. c. 140, § 129B,
or Mass. G.L. c. 140, § 131, shall be allowed to carry them on Steamship
Authority property and on board a Steamship Authority vessel in accordance with
the provisions and restrictions of his or her license, subject to the following
additional restrictions:
2.1.1 Persons carrying firearms must identify themselves.
(a) Immediately upon entering onto Steamship Authority property, the
person must identify himself or herself to the Terminal Manager
(or in the Terminal Manager’s absence, the Terminal Agent,
Assistant Agent or other Authority employee acting in that
capacity) and present his or her valid License to Carry Firearms or
Firearms Identification Card.
(b) Prior to boarding a Steamship Authority vessel, the person must
identify himself or herself to the Vessel Captain and Vessel
Security Officer (VSO) and present his or her valid License to
Carry Firearms or Firearms Identification Card.
2.1.2 Firearms must be unloaded and secured.
(a) If a person is licensed to carry a concealed firearm, he or she may
do so; provided, however, that the weapon must remain concealed
and unloaded at all times under the direct control of such person
and any ammunition is secured separately.
(b) All other persons carrying firearms must keep them unloaded and
in a secure closed case at all times with any ammunition secured
separately. If the person is traveling with a vehicle, the case
containing the firearm shall be kept in the vehicle, which must be
locked or attended at all times. If the person is traveling without a
vehicle, the person shall notify the Terminal Manager, Vessel
Captain and VSO, and make appropriate arrangements with the
VSO to secure the firearm while the vessel is underway. Rifles
and shotguns shall not be carried among passengers.
2.1.3 A person who has a firearm under his or her control shall neither consume
nor be under the influence of alcohol or any illegal drug while on
Steamship Authority property or on board any Steamship Authority vessel.