(A) No person shall recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally engage in any activity which uses an instrumentality, which instrumentality otherwise, in and of itself may not be deemed lethal, if the use of that instrumentality is in a manner which creates a substantial risk of bodily injury to other individuals not participating in said activity, or which creates a substantial risk of damage to property or animals on adjacent properties. By way of example, but not in limitation of the application of this provision, would be archery shooting whereby arrows are leaving the property of the shooter, hitting of golf balls which leave the property of individual, shooting of paint ball guns wherein the paintballs leave the property of the shooter, shooting of BB guns or air rifles wherein the projectile leaves the property of the shooter.
(B) Exceptions. This section shall not apply to individuals on recognized golf courses, parks and sport parks, or other areas zoned for, and officially recognized and established for such activities.
(C) Confiscation of instruments. Whenever an individual is cited for a violation of this section, the official/law enforcement officer writing said citation shall confiscate the instrument or items in question pending judicial outcome of the citation.
(Ord. 2004-13, passed 6-10-04) Penalty, see § 130.99