HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-O-32 - Amend 1993-22ORDINANCE NO. 1993-32
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1993-22 PROHIBITING THE DISCHARGE OF
FIREARMS, INCLUDING AIR GUNS, WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF
STEPHENVILLE, ADDING TWO EXCEPTIONS TO SECTION 4: 4) PERSONS WHO WERE BORN
BEFORE SEPTEMBER 2, 1971, AND 5) PERSONS WHO HAVE SERVED IN THE UNITED STATES
ARMED FORCES; AND PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS:
SECTION 1 - DEFINITIONS
1. Air Gun: An air rifle or air pistol of any description, by whatever name
known, that, by means of compressed air, compressed gas, springs, or any
other means capable of discharging and propelling shots, pellets or any
solid object for a distance of greater than fifty (50) feet.
2. Firearm: Any device designed, made, or adapted to expel a projectile
through a barrel by using the energy generated by an explosion or burning
substance or any device readily convertible to that use.
SECTION 2 - DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS PROHIBITED
It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge firearms of any kind or
description within the corporate limits of the City of Stephenville, Texas.
SECTION 3 - SHOOTING AIR GUN
It shall be unlawful for any person to shoot any air gun within the corporate
limits of the City of Stephenville, Texas.
SECTION 4 - EXCEPTIONS
1. Any person discharging a firearm in defense of person. (As defined in the
Texas Penal Code).
2. Police Officers or Animal Control Officers in the discharge of their duties.
3. Persons shooting air guns on private property who have completed a gun
safety course as approved by the Chief of Police.
4. Persons who were born before September 2, 1971.
5. Persons who have served in the United States Armed Forces.
SECTION 5 - PENALTY
Any person violating the provisions of this ordinance shall be deemed guilty of
a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined any sum not less than $25.00,
nor more than $200.00 for each and every offense.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the second day of November, 1993.
ATTEST: �� ✓�
3; Lavinia Lo'rmann, Mayor
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oy Pemberton, City Secretary