549.08 DISCHARGING FIREARMS.

   (a)   No person shall discharge any air gun, rifle, shotgun, revolver, pistol or other firearm within the corporate limits of the Municipality.

   (b)   This section does not apply when firearms are used in self defense, in the discharge of official duty or when otherwise lawfully authorized pursuant to subsection (c).

   (c)   An exception to subsection (a) exists on property within the corporate limits of the Municipality for the practice of wildlife management if, and only if, all of the following procedures are followed:

      (1)   A wildlife damage control permit request has been made to the controlling district office of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ Division of Wildlife; and

      (2)   A wildlife damage control permit for a specific animal or fowl has been issued by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ Division of Wildlife; and

      (3)   A clear delineation of the property covered by the permit has been set forth in writing; and

      (4)   Written permission from the property owner for said wildlife management has been obtained; and

      (5)   The Service-Safety Director has granted written permission to use a firearm, bow and arrow and/or air rifle for the purpose of wildlife management in accordance with the established criteria of subsection (c)(1) through (4).

   (d)   Whoever violates subsection (a) hereof is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. (Ord. 02-344. Passed 12-17-02.)