(A) It shall be unlawful for any person to possess, carry or transport any firearms, air guns or other projectile-type weapons in the passenger compartment area of a motor vehicle within the village limits.
(B) Exceptions include:
(1) A peace officer or any officer of any court whose duty it may be to serve warrants or make arrests;
(2) Firearms that are broken down in a non-functioning state;
(3) Firearms that are not immediately accessible; and
(4) Firearms that are unloaded and enclosed in a case, firearm carrying box, shipping box or other container by a person who has been issued a currently valid firearm owner’s identification card.
(C) Persons found in violation of this section shall be fined not less than $50 for each offense and have the firearm air gun or other projectile-type weapon confiscated by the village.
(Ord. 2009-09-41, passed 9-21-2009)