Chapter 9.80
WEAPONS IN BUILDINGS CONNECTED WITH COURT PROCEEDINGS

Sections:

9.80.010    Unlawful where.

9.80.020    Notice required – Temporary storage.

9.80.030    Exceptions.

9.80.040    Violation – Penalty.

9.80.050    Weapons defined.

9.80.010 Unlawful where.

It is unlawful for a person to enter the following places when he or she knowingly possesses or knowingly has under his or her control a weapon:

A. Raymond municipal court at Raymond, Washington;

B. Raymond City Hall at Raymond, Washington. (Ord. 1574 § 1, 1996)

9.80.020 Notice required – Temporary storage.

Notices shall be posted at the public entrance to the buildings covered under RMC 9.80.010 that alert the public as to existence of laws restricting the possession of weapons on the premises. Persons entering the Raymond municipal court and/or Raymond City Hall may temporarily store any weapons they possess with the city of Raymond police department. (Ord. 1574 § 2, 1996)

9.80.030 Exceptions.

RMC 9.80.010 does not apply to:

A. A person engaged in military activities sponsored by the federal or state governments, while engaged in official duties;

B. Law enforcement personnel; and

C. Licensed and bonded security personnel while engaged in official duties. (Ord. 1574 § 3, 1996)

9.80.040 Violation – Penalty.

Any person violating the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor and may be punished by a fine of not more than $1,000, by jail time of not more than 90 days, by forfeiture of weapon(s) or by any combination of these three penalties. (Ord. 1574 § 4, 1996)

9.80.050 Weapons defined.

“Weapons” as used in this chapter means any firearm, explosive as defined in RCW 70.71.010, or instrument or weapon listed in RCW 9.41.250. (Ord. 1574 § 5, 1996)