CHAPTER 131: HUNTING AND FIREARMS

Section

   131.01   Discharging firearms forbidden

   131.02   Hunting prohibited

   131.99   Penalty

§ 131.01 DISCHARGING FIREARMS FORBIDDEN.

   (A)   For the purpose of this section “DISCHARGING OF FIREARMS” shall be deemed to mean the shooting, forcing, or throwing by means of any propulsion whatsoever, any charge of metal or other hard substance from a gun or similar weapon, including, but not limited to pistols, rifles, shotguns, air rifles, or air guns, by whatever name known.

   (B)   The discharge of firearms by any person within the city is prohibited, except for the discharge of firearms by a police officer in the performance of his duties or by a person acting in defense of his person, or another person or property.

(Ord. 9, passed 6-7-38; Am. Ord. 14-1201, passed 1-5-15)

§ 131.02 HUNTING PROHIBITED.

   Hunting, with the use of firearms, bow and arrow, crossbow or other type of weapon is prohibited within the city. (Ord. 9, passed 6-7-38; Am. Ord. 14-1201, passed 1-5-15)

§ 131.99 PENALTY.

   Any person who violates §§ 130.01 or 130.02 shall be guilty of a Class A Misdemeanor and, upon conviction, be fined not more than $500 and costs, and/or up to one year in jail for each violation. (Ord. 9, passed 6-7-38; Am. Ord. 14-1201, passed 1-5-15)