549.16 CARRYING CERTAIN WEAPONS PROHIBITED.
   (a)   No person shall carry on or about his person any weapon known or designated as brass knuckles, billy, slingshot, sandbag, blackjack, stun gun, taser, throwing stars, numchucks, electric shock gun, electric stun weapon, or other weapon of similar character, or any knife fitted with a mechanical device for automatic release of the blade, opening the knife and locking the knife in the open position, commonly known as a switch or automatic spring knife, or any knife having a blade two and one-half (2½ ) inches in length or longer, or any straight edge razor.
   (b)   This section does not apply to such weapons authorized to be carried by certified police officers within the scope of their duties; or when a person is engaged in a lawful business justifying possession of such weapons.
   (c)   Whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree.
(Ord. 04-134. Passed 7-26-04.)