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(A) Prohibition. It is unlawful for any person to:
(1) Recklessly handle or use a gun or other dangerous weapon or explosive so as to endanger the safety of another;
(2) Intentionally point a gun of any kind, capable of injuring or killing a human being and whether loaded or unloaded, at or toward another;
(3) Manufacture or sell for any unlawful purpose any weapon known as a slung-shot or sand club;
(4) Manufacture, transfer or possess metal knuckles or a switchblade knife opening automatically;
(5) Possess any other dangerous article or substance for the purpose of being used unlawfully as a weapon against another;
(6) Sell or have in his or her possession any device designed to silence or muffle the discharge of a firearm;
(7) Permit, as a parent or guardian, any child under 14 years of age to handle or use, outside of the parent’s or guardian’s presence, a firearm or air gun of any kind, or any ammunition or explosive;
(8) Furnish a minor under 18 years of age with a firearm, air gun, ammunition or explosive without the written consent of his or her parent or guardian or of the Police Department; or
(9) Possess, sell, transfer or have in possession for sale or transfer any weapon commonly known as a throwing star, nun chuck or sharp stud. For the purpose of this division (B)(9), the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
NUN CHUCK. A pair of wood sticks or metallic rods separated by chain links attached to one end of each stick or rod.
SHARP STUD. A circular piece of metal attached to a wrist band, glove, belt or other material which protrudes one-fourth inch or more from the material to which it is attached, and with the protruding portion pyramidal in shape, sharp or pointed.
THROWING STAR. A circular metallic device with any number of points projecting from the edge.
(1989 Code, § 10.03, Subd. 1)
(B) Exception. Nothing in division (A) of this section shall prohibit the possession of the articles therein mentioned if the purpose of the possession is for public exhibition by museums or collectors of art.
(1989 Code, § 10.03, Subd. 2) Penalty, see § 130.99
(A) It is unlawful for any person to fire or discharge any cannon, gun, pistol or other firearm, firecracker, sky rocket or other fireworks, air gun, air rifle or other similar device commonly referred to as a B-B gun.
(1989 Code, § 10.03, Subd. 3)
(B) Nothing in division (A) of this section shall apply to a display of fireworks by an organization or group of organizations authorized in writing by the Council, to a peace officer in the discharge of his or her duty, or to a person in the lawful defense of his or her person or family. This section shall not apply to the discharge of firearms in a range authorized in writing by the Council.
(1989 Code, § 10.03, Subd. 4) Penalty, see § 130.99
It is unlawful for any person, being the owner or in possession or control thereof, to permit an unused refrigerator, ice box or other container, sufficiently large to retain any child and with doors which fasten automatically when closed, to expose the same accessible to children, without removing the doors, lids, hinges or latches.
(1989 Code, § 10.03, Subd. 6) Penalty, see § 130.99
It is unlawful for any person to shoot a bow and arrow except in the physical education program in a school supervised by a member of its faculty, a community-wide supervised class or event specifically authorized by the Chief of Police, or a bow and arrow range authorized by the Council.
(1989 Code, § 10.03, Subd. 7) Penalty, see § 130.99
SYNTHETIC OR ALTERNATIVE DRUGS
A person is guilty of a violation of this subchapter if they sell, possess, transfer, or manufacture any substance or product containing any quantity of synthetic or alternative drug as defined under this subchapter.
(A) All substances made unlawful by this subchapter shall constitute contraband, subject to immediate seizure by law enforcement and shall be destroyed upon a conviction for a violation of this subchapter.
(B) The substances defined in this subchapter shall not include medications or substances for which the possessing party holds a valid prescription or beer, wine, or intoxicating liquors as defined by local, state, and federal laws.
(C) Products commercially available and sold which have common, proven and lawful uses under local, state, and federal law shall not be deemed unlawful by this subchapter. Such examples are prescription and over the counter medications, health supplements where the ingredients are listed on the packaging, food and drink products, etc.
(D) In addition to the definitions provided in this subchapter, the following additional factors shall be considered in making the determination if a substance is unlawful under this subchapter:
(1) Scope of legitimate uses of the product;
(2) Physical and testimonial evidence provided by officers and prosecutors regarding known uses of the product;
(3) Statements made by persons selling, possessing, and using the product;
(4) Availability of the product to include types and number of area businesses selling it;
(5) The ratio of the price of the product compared to the quantity sold; and
(6) The proximity of the product in relation to devices used to ingest or consume controlled substances.
(Ord. 70, passed 9-2-2014) Penalty, see § 130.99
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