Chapter 9.05
FIREARMS AND FIREWORKS
Sections:
9.05.010 Discharge prohibited – Exception.
9.05.020 Possession of firearms by minors restricted.
9.05.010 Discharge prohibited – Exception.
(1) It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge within the town of Beaux Arts Village any cannon, gun, pistol, revolver, air rifle, air gun, air pistol, spring gun or other similar weapon, or any firecracker, torpedo or other thing containing powder, whether such be classified as a toy or not, which impels with force a metal pellet of any kind, or on the same areas and under the same circumstances to propel any metal or sharp-pointed arrow.
(2) This section shall not apply to the discharge of firearms in the performance of official duties or to the lawful use of explosives for blasting or construction or demolition work. [Ord. 20 § 1, 1959]
9.05.020 Possession of firearms by minors restricted.
It shall be unlawful for any person under the age of 17 years, unless accompanied by a parent or lawful guardian, to have in his possession while on the streets, roads or alleys of the town of Beaux Arts Village any gun, pistol, revolver, air rifle, air gun, air pistol, spring gun or any other similar weapon, whether such be classified as a toy or not, which impels with force a metal pellet of any kind, or any metal or sharp-pointed arrow. [Ord. 20 § 2, 1959]
9.05.030 Fireworks displays.
The town council is authorized to grant approval for fireworks displays upon proof that the applicant has a current general fireworks display license from the state of Washington and proof of insurance coverage acceptable to the town attorney, and subject to such other conditions as the town council may impose. [Ord. 211, 1988; Ord. 20, 1959]
9.05.040 Violation – Penalty.
Any person convicted of violating or failing to comply with any of the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine in any sum not exceeding $300.00 or by imprisonment in the County Jail not exceeding 90 days, or by both such fine and imprisonment. [Ord. 20 § 3, 1959]