Chapter 9.32
WEAPONS
Sections:
9.32.010 Firearms and dangerous weapons – Chapter 9.41 RCW et seq. adopted.
9.32.020 Prohibition of weapons in restricted areas of court facilities – Definitions.
9.32.030 Prohibition of weapons in restricted areas of court facilities.
9.32.040 Prohibition of weapons in restricted areas of court facilities – Notice.
9.32.060 Carrying loaded shotgun or rifle in vehicle.
9.32.070 Snap blade knives – Definitions.
9.32.080 Snap blade knives – Display, sale, purchase or possession prohibited.
9.32.090 Snap blade knives – Police exempt.
9.32.100 Snap blade knives – Confiscation and destruction of prohibited articles.
9.32.010 Firearms and dangerous weapons – Chapter 9.41 RCW et seq. adopted.
The following provisions of Chapter 9.41 RCW are hereby adopted including any subsequent amendments thereto: 9.41.010, 9.41.030, 9.41.050, 9.41.060, 9.41.080, 9.41.098, 9.41.130, 9.41.140, 9.41.150, 9.41.160, 9.41.230, 9.41.240, 9.41.250, 9.41.260, 9.41.270, 9.41.280, 9.41.300. (Ord. 90-34 § 61, 1990).
9.32.020 Prohibition of weapons in restricted areas of court facilities – Definitions.
A. “Restricted areas” include the following:
1. Access areas of a jail, or of a law enforcement facility, or any place used for the confinement of a person: (a) arrested for, charged with or convicted of an offense, (b) charged with being or adjudicated to be a juvenile offender as defined in RCW 13.40.020, (c) held for extradition or as a material witness, or (d) otherwise confined pursuant to an order of the court, except an order under Chapter 13.21A or 13.34 RCW;
2. Those areas in any building which are used in connection with court proceedings, including courtrooms, jury rooms, judge’s chambers, offices and areas used to conduct court business, waiting areas and corridors adjacent to areas used in connection with court proceedings.
B. “Weapon” means any firearm, explosive as defined in RCW 70.74.010, or instrument or weapon listed in RCW 9.41.250.
C. A “person” as prohibited herein does not include a person engaged in military activities sponsored by the federal or state governments, while engaged in official duties; law enforcement personnel; or, security personnel while engaged in official duties.
In addition, a person licensed pursuant to RCW 9.41.070 may, upon entering the place or facility, directly and promptly proceed to the administrator of the facility, town clerk or court clerk, and obtain written permission to possess a firearm while on the premises or check his or her firearm. The person may reclaim the firearm upon leaving but must immediately and directly depart from the place or facility. (Ord. 94-01 § 1, 1994).
9.32.030 Prohibition of weapons in restricted areas of court facilities.
It is unlawful for a person to enter a restricted area as defined in EMC 9.32.020 when said person knowingly possesses or has under their control a weapon as defined in EMC 9.32.020. (Ord. 94-01 § 2, 1994).
9.32.040 Prohibition of weapons in restricted areas of court facilities – Notice.
A. Notices stating “WEAPONS PROHIBITED” shall be clearly and conspicuously posted at each entrance to the court facilities building.
B. The Eatonville chief of police, or his or her designee, is designated to receive weapons for safekeeping during the owner’s visit to the building. (Ord. 94-01 § 3, 1994).
9.32.060 Carrying loaded shotgun or rifle in vehicle.
It is unlawful for any person to carry, transport or convey, or to have in his possession or under his control in any motor-driven or horse-drawn vehicle or in any vehicle propelled by man, any shotgun or rifle containing shells or cartridges therein. (Ord. 79-2 § 38, 1979).
9.32.070 Snap blade knives – Definitions.
For the purpose of EMC 9.32.080 through 9.32.100, the following terms shall apply:
A. “Snap blade knife” means any knife having a blade which is or can be concealed in its handle and ejected therefrom by a mechanical or spring device. This definition shall not apply to fixed blade knives having blades which pivot on and fold into their respective handles and can be opened only manually.
B. “Person” includes any individual, firm, partnership, association, or corporation. (Ord. 79-2, 1979).
9.32.080 Snap blade knives – Display, sale, purchase or possession prohibited.
Any person who displays, sells, gives away, purchases, or possesses any snap blade knife shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $250.00 or by imprisonment in the county jail not to exceed 90 days. (Ord. 79-2, 1979).
9.32.090 Snap blade knives – Police exempt.
EMC 9.32.070 through 9.32.100 shall not apply to the possession of any such instrument or weapon described herein by any police officer, sheriff, or other law enforcement officer authorized to carry the same in the course of his duties. (Ord. 79-2, 1979).
9.32.100 Snap blade knives – Confiscation and destruction of prohibited articles.
Upon the conviction of any person under the provisions of EMC 9.32.070 through 9.32.090, the court having jurisdiction of the case may order the local police authority to destroy any of the weapons or instruments such person was convicted of displaying, selling, giving away, purchasing or possessing. (Ord. 79-2, 1979).