(a) No parent or any other person having legal control or custody of any boy or any girl under the age of 17 years shall permit such boy or girl to discharge any kind or species of air gun, air pistol or BB gun within the city; provided, however, “air gun” and “air pistol” shall not include a gun or pistol utilizing a compressed gas or air propellant and operated as part of an amusement arcade or a paintball amusement facility or event.
(b) A violation of § 23-4 by any boy or any girl under the age of 17 years shall be prima facie evidence of the guilt of the parent or person having legal control or custody of such boy or girl.
(1964 Code, § 27-9) (Ord. 13594, § 2, passed 9-29-1998)