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§ 12-2-9 NEGLIGENT USE OF WEAPONS.
   (A)   Negligent use of a weapon consists of either:
      (1)   Discharging a weapon within the city limits without legal justification; or
      (2)   Carrying or having within one's reach or immediate grasp, a deadly weapon while under the influence of an intoxicating liquor or other drug; or
      (3)   Endangering the safety of another or his property by handling or using a firearm or other deadly weapon in a negligent manner; or
      (4)   Selling, loaning or furnishing any deadly weapon to a person with knowledge that the person is under the influence of alcohol or other drug or that the person is incompetent.
   (B)   Exception for peace officers. The provisions set forth above shall not be construed to forbid peace officers from carrying, wearing or discharging such weapons as shall be necessary in the proper discharge of their duties.
('74 Code, § 12-1-2-9) (Ord. 96-1973; Am. Ord. 78-1978) Penalty, see § 12-1-99