(A) Definitions. For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
(1)
BOW. Any instrument, device or thing capable of propelling one or more arrows, projectiles or any other object, thing or missile by the force of the resiliency of such instrument, device or thing.
(2)
PELLET GUN. Any instrument, device, or thing capable of expelling or propelling one or more pellets or projectiles by the force of compressed air or spring mechanism.
(3)
SLING SHOT. Any instrument, device or thing capable of propelling one or more pellets, stones, projectiles or any other objects by the force of elastic band, strap or cord of any type.
(B) No person, without privilege to do so, shall operate or use any pellet gun, sling shot or bow on or in any street, alley, highway, park, playground, or any other public place.
(C) The Mayor is hereby authorized and empowered to issue special permits to persons to operate or use pellet guns, sling shots or bows for special events of contest, practice or instruction if in his judgment such event will be properly supervised by qualified persons and adequate safety precautions will be enforced. Such permit shall set forth the times and places where such events may take place.
(D) This section shall not apply to any function operated under the authority of the Board of Education.
(E) Whoever violates this section is guilty of using a pellet gun, sling shot or bow, a minor misdemeanor.
(Ord. 886, § 1115.13, passed 3-18-74)