For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CHECK POINT. Those locations designated pursuant to law by airport authority as the point beyond which no one may pass without being subject to a security check.
DEADLY WEAPON. This term shall mean:
(1) Any weapon from which a shot, readily capable of producing death or other serious physical injury, may be discharged;
(2) Any knife, which has a blade of three inches or longer, or any gravity knife;
(3) A billy, nightstick or club;
(4) A blackjack or slapjack;
(5) Nunchaku karate sticks;
(6) Suriden or death star; or
(7) Artificial knuckles made from metal, plastic or other similar hard material.
ON OR ABOUT HIS OR HER PERSON. To have in one's possession whether in a suitcase, hand baggage, briefcase or other similar accessories or located about the person in any way that gives the person actual dominion and control over the weapon.
SERIOUS PHYSICAL INJURY. Physical injury which creates a substantial risk of death, or which causes serious and prolonged loss or disfigurement, prolonged impairment of health or prolonged loss or impairment of the function of any bodily organ.
(Ord. 320.3, passed 1-27-81)