It shall be unlawful for any person to have in his possession on the streets, alleys, parks or on any other public premises in this City any beer, wine, liquor, or other intoxicating beverage in any container on which the cap, top, seal, cork, or other closing device has been removed or opened or in any other container from which such a beverage can be drunk directly. Provided, however, that this section shall not apply to any individual who possesses alcohol or intoxicating beverages pursuant to a permit issued by the City Manager, or his/her designee, in accordance with provisions of this Code. (Ord. 3309, 5-8-2023)
A. No person may make a parachute jump, and no pilot in command of an aircraft may allow a parachute jump to be made from the aircraft within the limits of the City unless approval for such jump has first been obtained from the City Manager.
B. No pilot in command of any aircraft or balloon shall land the same within the confines of the City, except at the City-County airport or the landing pad at any hospital without having first obtained the approval of the City Manager.
C. No person may soar, glide or sail in the air with any nonengine driven infernal device or machine attached to his body by means of a harness within the confines of the City unless specific approval for such activity has been obtained from the City Manager.
D. The provisions of this chapter shall not be deemed to prohibit the landing of any parachutist, aircraft or balloon within the confines of the City if an actual emergency exists which reasonably requires such landing. (Ord. 3238, 1-8-2018)
A. As used in this chapter, the term "firearm" means any weapon that can discharge a projectile by way of an explosive charge.
1. Carry on or about their person an unconcealed firearm or air gun in a publicly owned and occupied building under the City of Helena's jurisdiction; or
2. Discharge any firearm, air gun, slingshot, bow, or crossbow within city limits.
C. The following people are exempt from every prohibition set forth in section 5-1-3(B):
1. A peace officer who is engaged in the discharge of the official duties of their employment;
2. A member of the United States Armed Forces who is engaged in the discharge of the official duties of their employment;
3. An armed carrier service employee, private security guard, government agent, government contractor, or government employee who is engaged in the discharge of their official work duties and is required to carry the weapon in question as a part of those duties; and
D. The following people are exempt from the prohibition set forth in section 5-1-3(B)(1):
1. Persons participating in hunter or gun safety classes sanctioned by the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks; and
2. Persons participating in or attending a legitimate display of unloaded firearms at shows or other public occasions put on by collectors or others. (amd. Ord. 3286, 1-11-2021)
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