Chapter 9.12
WEAPONS
Sections:
9.12.020 Prohibited in liquor establishments.
9.12.010 Definitions.
“Dangerous weapon” within the meaning of this chapter includes any instrument or weapon of the kind usually known as:
A. Sling shot, sand club, or metal knuckles;
B. Any spring blade knife;
C. Any knife having a blade which opens, or falls, or is effected into position by the force of gravity, or by an outward, downward, or centrifugal thrust or movement;
D. Any dirk or dagger, any knife having a blade longer than four inches;
E. Any razor with an unguarded blade;
F. Any metal pipe or bar used or intended to be used as a club;
G. Any explosive;
H. Any weapon containing poison or injurious gas;
I. Any device commonly know as “nun-chu-ka sticks,” consisting or two or more lengths of wood, metal, plastic, or similar substance connected with wire, rope or other means; and
J. Any device commonly known as “throwing stars,” which are multi-pointed, metal objects designed to embed upon impact from any aspect. (Ord. O-4-91, § 1)
9.12.020 Prohibited in liquor establishments.
A. It is unlawful for any person to possess a dangerous weapon in any establishment classified by the state liquor control board as off-limits to persons under twenty-one years of age.
B. Subsection A of this chapter does not apply to the following:
1. The proprietor of the establishment or his or her employees while on duty;
2. Any person who by virtue of his office or public employment is vested by law with a duty to preserve public safety, maintain public order, or to make arrests for offenses, while in the performance of such duty; or
3. Any person making or assisting in making a lawful arrest for the commission of a felony. (Ord. O-4-91, §§ 2, 3)
9.12.030 Violation—Penalty.
Any person who violates this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than ninety days, or by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars, or both. (Ord. O-4-91, § 4)