VIII. Weapons

Chapter 9.36
WEAPONS

Sections:

9.36.010    Dangerous weapon—Defined.

9.36.020    Dangerous weapon—Carrying restrictions.

9.36.030    Disorderly conduct prohibited.

9.36.040    Penalty for violations.

9.36.010 Dangerous weapon—Defined.

As used in this chapter, “dangerous weapon” means and includes, but is not limited to:

A.    Any knife having a blade three or more inches in length, or any snap-blade or spring-blade knife regardless of the length of blade;

B.    Any ice pick or similar sharp stabbing tool;

C.    Any straight-edge razor or any razor blade fitted to a handle;

D.    Any cutting, stabbing or bludgeoning weapon or device capable of inflicting grievous bodily harm;

E.    Any dirk, or dagger or bludgeon.

(Ord. 146 § 1, 1956).

9.36.020 Dangerous weapon—Carrying restrictions.

It is unlawful for any person to carry upon his person or to have in his possession or under his control any dangerous weapon; provided that it shall be a defense to any prosecution for violation of this section, if, at the time of the alleged violation, the instrument or device alleged to be a dangerous weapon was in good faith carried upon the person of the accused or was in good faith in his possession or control for use in his lawful occupation or employment or for the purpose of lawful recreation; and provided, further, that the provisions of this section shall not apply to the commission of any act which is made a public offense by any law of this state. (Ord. 146 § 2, 1956).

9.36.030 Disorderly conduct prohibited.

It is unlawful for any person who has upon his person or in his possession or control any dangerous weapon to engage in any fight or participate in any rough or disorderly conduct upon any public place or way or upon the premises of another. (Ord. 146 § 3, 1956).

9.36.040 Penalty for violations.

Any person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars, or by imprisonment in the county jail not to exceed six months or by both such fine and imprisonment. (Ord. 146 § 4, 1956).