Nothing in this article shall be construed to prevent a person over 21 years of age using a 22 caliber (0.22 diameter) rifle with blank or shot cartridges upon property owned or occupied by the person from firing upon pigeons, squirrels or rats (when not in violation of state law) upon or around an apartment or dwelling, if the person shall first procure a permit from the Chief of Police for that purpose. The permit shall run for not more than 30 days, and shall authorize firing during daylight hours on weekdays only upon premises owned or occupied by the applicant, and shall be revocable by the Chief of Police upon a violation of its conditions or upon complaint that the permit holder is not exercising the privilege in a careful and prudent manner and with due regard to life and property.
(1989 Code, § 12-2; 2003 Code, § 7-2.2)