632.01 Definitions.
632.02 Hunting on registered land; written permission required.
632.03 Use of firearm other than a shotgun prohibited.
632.04 Discharge near residences or roads; range exception.
632.05 Discharge across public places prohibited.
632.06 Minors carrying firearms.
632.07 Registration of land.
632.08 Deer hunting.
632.09 Damage control permits.
CROSS REFERENCES
Killing domestic animals - see GEN. OFF. 618.03
Cruelty to animals - see GEN. OFF. 618.05
Dogs damaging property; owner's liability - see GEN. OFF. 618.17
Weapons and explosives - see GEN. OFF. Ch. 672
For the purpose of this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them:
(a) "Air gun" means any gun, rifle or pistol, by whatever name known, which is designed to expel a projectile by the action of compressed air or gas, or by action of a spring or elastic.
(b) "Approved range" means a parcel of land registered and licensed by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife, as a Licensed Shooting Preserve or as a Licensed Dog Training Ground.
(c) "Firearms" means any gun, rifle or pistol, by whatever name known, which is designed to expel a projectile by means of an explosive.
(d) "Registered land."
(1) A site consisting of a minimum of ten contiguous acres of property that includes no individually owned or leased parcel that is smaller, by itself, than two acres, which site property is registered, by the owner or lessee, with the Chief of Police.
(2) For purposes of bow hunting, "registered land" means a site consisting of a minimum of five contiguous acres of property that includes no individually owned or leased parcel that is smaller, by itself, than two acres, which land is registered, by the owner or lessee, with the Chief of Police.
(e) "Resident" means a person who has established a permanent domicile for a period of thirty days within the City.
(Ord. 140-63. Passed 11-13-63; Ord. 158-99. Passed 10-12-99.)
(a) No person shall hunt, pursue or kill any game bird or game animal without having first obtained written permission from the owner or lessee of the registered land where such act takes place. Such written permission must be in possession of the hunter at all times, and produced upon request of a police officer or game warden. No person shall hunt upon land that is not registered land within the context of this chapter.
(Ord. 158-99. Passed 10-12-99.)
(b) Whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree and shall be subject to the penalty provided in Section 698.02.
(Ord. 304-66. Passed 12-14-66.)
(a) No person shall hunt with any firearm other than a shotgun within the City, except as may be otherwise provided for in this chapter.
(Ord. 158-99. Passed 10-12-99.)
(b) Whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree and shall be subject to the penalty provided in Section 698.02.
(Ord. 304-66. Passed 12-14-66.)
(a) No person shall hunt or discharge any air gun or firearm in areas within 500 feet of any residence, or within 150 feet of any public road or game sanctuary, unless such discharge is on an approved range.
(Ord. 42-72. Passed 10-11-72.)
(b) Whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree and shall be subject to the penalty provided in Section 698.02.
(Ord. 304-66. Passed 12-14-66.)
(a) No person shall discharge any air gun or firearm upon or across any street, sidewalk, alley or other public place.
(Ord. 140-63. Passed 11-13-63.)
(b) Whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree and shall be subject to the penalty provided in Section 698.02.
(Ord. 304-66. Passed 12-14-66.)
(a) No person under eighteen years of age shall be permitted to carry any air gun or firearm within the City, unless accompanied by an adult. However, such person under eighteen years of age may carry an air gun or firearm if unloaded and securely wrapped in a suitable case.
(Ord. 140-63. Passed 11-13-63.)
(b) Whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree and shall be subject to the penalty provided in Section 698.02.
(Ord. 304-66. Passed 12-14-66.)
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