Chapter 132 — WEAPONS OFFENSES — Riverbank Zoning Code

§ 132.01 DEFINITIONS. ¶

The term GUN within the meaning of this chapter shall be construed to mean and include air guns, air rifles, pistols, revolvers and guns of any character fired by explosives. The singular number where used in this chapter shall include the plural, and the plural the singular.

(`67 Code, § 7-5-1) (Ord. 86, passed 3-21-49)

§ 132.02 PROHIBITION. ¶

(A) It shall be unlawful for any person to fire any gun within the city and within any city-owned park situated outside the city limits.

(B) This section shall not apply to police officers in the discharge of their official duties.

(C) The term GUN within the meaning of this section shall be construed to mean air guns, BB guns, spring guns, air rifles, pistols, revolvers, guns of any character fired by explosives, air compulsion, or mechanical devices.

(D) Violation of this section is punishable as a misdemeanor.

(`67 Code, § 7-5-2) (Ord. 84-11, passed 9-24-84; Am. Ord. 99-12, passed 12-13-99) Penalty, see § 10.99

§ 132.03 EXEMPTIONS. ¶

This chapter shall not apply to any regularly established gun or rifle club or shooting gallery, the location of which has previously been approved in writing by the Sheriff's Commanding Officer of the city, nor to any person specially licensed by the Council to destroy pests, nor to officers in the discharge of their official duties. (`67 Code, § 7-5-4) (Ord. 86, passed 3-21-49)