City/County Blade Ordinances

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Phoenix, AZ (MC)

Sec. 23-40. Concealed weapons.

  1. It shall be unlawful for any person, except a policeman or peace officer in actual service and discharging his duty, to have or carry concealed on or about his person, any pistol or other firearm, dirk, dagger, slung shot, sword cane, spear, brass knuckles, or other knuckles of metal, Bowie knife, or any kind of knife or weapon, except a pocket knife not manufactured and used for the purpose of offense and defense.
  2. Every person who, in the presence of any other person and not in necessary self defense, draws or exhibits any deadly weapon in a rude, angry or threatening manner, or who in any manner unlawfully uses the same, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
(Code 1962, 27-14)
State law references: Misconduct involving weapons, A.R.S. 13-3102.

Los Angeles County, CA (LN)

13.62.010 Knives and daggers defined.

As used in this chapter, the terms "knives and daggers" shall include any knife having a blade of three inches or more in length; any spring-blade, switch-blade or snap-blade knife; any knife any blade of which is automatically released by a spring mechanism or other mechanical device; any ice pick or similar sharp stabbing tool; any straight-edge razor or any razor blade fitted to a handle. (Ord. 11915 1, 1979.)

13.62.020 Carrying knives and daggers in plain view prohibited.

It is unlawful for any person to carry on his person, in plain view, any knife or dagger. (Ord. 11915 2, 1979.)

13.62.030 Exemptions to chapter applicability.

The foregoing restrictions shall not be deemed to prohibit the carrying of ordinary tools or equipment for use in a lawful occupation or for the purpose of lawful recreation, or where the carrying of a knife or dagger is a recognized religious practice. (Ord. 11915 3, 1979.)

13.62.040 Violation -- Penalty.

Any person violating this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not exceeding $500.00 or by imprisonment in the County Jail for a period not exceeding six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. (Ord. 11915 4, 1979.)

Los Angeles, CA (MC)

Muni Code, SEC. 55.10. CARRY KNIVES OR DAGGERS IN PLAIN VIEW PROHIBITED. (Added by Ord. No. 162,995, Eff. 1/7/88.)

(a) As used in this section, the term knife or dagger shall include any knife, dirk or dagger having a blade 3 inches or more in length, any ice pick or similar sharp tool, any straight edge razor or any razor blade fitted to a handle.
(b) No person shall wear or carry in plain view any knife or dagger upon any public street or other public place or in any place open to the public.
(c) The prohibitions of this section shall not apply where a person is wearing or carrying a knife or dagger for use in a lawful occupation, for lawful recreational purposes, or as a recognized religious practice, or while the person is traveling to or returning from participation in such activity.

Oakland, CA (LN)

9.36.010 Dangerous weapon defined.

As used in this article, "dangerous weapon" means and includes, but is not limited to:
A. Any knife having a blade three inches or more in length, or any snap-blade or spring-blade knife regardless of the length of the 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. (Prior code 2-7.01)

9.36.020 Carrying dangerous weapon.

It is unlawful for any person to carry upon his or her person or to have in his or her possession or under his or her control any dangerous weapon; provided that it shall be a defense to any prosecution for a 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 or her possession or control for use in his or her 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. (Prior code 2-7.02)

9.36.030 Disorderly conduct.

It is unlawful for any person who has upon his or her person or in his or her 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. (Prior code 2-7.03)

9.36.040 Sale, transfer or possession of spring-blade, switch-blade, snap-blade, or other similar type knives prohibited.

Notwithstanding any provisions in this article to the contrary, no person shall sell, offer for sale, expose for sale, keep, carry, possess, loan, transfer, or give any other person any spring-blade, switch-blade, snap-blade, or other similar type knife, or any knife the blade of which is automatically released by a spring mechanism or other mechanical device. (Prior code 2-7.04)

Pasadena, CA (LN)

9.84.010 Short title.

This chapter shall be known as "the hazardous weapons act" of the city. (Ord. 4393 1, 1956)

9.84.020 Concealed blade instruments.

No person in this city shall have, possess or keep on his person, in a concealed manner, any knife or other similar instrument with a blade or sharp edge 5 inches or longer, in any public place, private club, meeting hall or concealed in a vehicle. (Ord. 4413 1, 1957: Ord. 4393 3(c), 1956)

9.84.030 Violation--Penalty.

Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this chapter is deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $500.00, or by imprisonment in the city jail for a period of not more than 6 months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each such person, firm or corporation is deemed guilty of a separate offense for every day during any portion of which any violation of any provision of this chapter is committed, continued or permitted by such person, firm or corporation and shall be punishable therefor as provided by this chapter. (Ord. 4393 5, 1956)

Sacramento, CA (LN)

9.32.010 "Dangerous or deadly weapon" defined.

The term "dangerous or deadly weapon" includes, but is not limited to, any dirk or dagger; any knife with a blade three inches or more in length; any snap-blade, spring-blade or push-button knife, regardless of the length of the blade; any ice pick or similar sharp stabbing tool; any straight-edge razor or any razor blade fitted to a handle; any dangerous or deadly weapon within the meaning of any law of this state restricting the use thereof; any cutting, stabbing or bludgeoning weapon or device capable of inflicting grievous bodily harm and any firearm other than one carried pursuant to a valid permit, issued by a duly authorized governmental authority, or any ordinary rifle or shotgun lawfully carried for purposes of hunting or other lawful sport. (Prior code 48.01.001)

9.32.020 Person carrying concealed dangerous or deadly weapon--Not to hide, loiter, etc., in public place or on premises of another or wander from place to place.

It is unlawful for any person, while carrying concealed upon his or her person any dangerous or deadly weapon, to loaf or loiter upon any public street, sidewalk or alley or to wander about from place to place with no lawful business thereby to perform, or to hide, lurk or loiter upon or about the premises of another. (Prior code 48.01.002)

9.32.030 Person carrying concealed dangerous or deadly weapon--Not to engage in fight, disorderly conduct, etc., in public place or on premises of another.

It is unlawful for any person who has concealed upon his or her person or who has in his or her immediate physical possession any dangerous or deadly weapon to engage in any fight or to participate in any other rough or disorderly conduct upon any public place or way or upon the premises of another. (Prior code 48.01.003)

9.32.040 Person carrying concealed dangerous or deadly weapon--Not to loiter about place where intoxicating beverages sold or other place of public resort.

It is unlawful for any person who has concealed upon his or her person any dangerous or deadly weapon to loiter about any place where intoxicating liquors are sold or any other place of public resort. (Prior code 48.01.004)

9.32.050 Dangerous or deadly weapons prohibited in cars.

It is unlawful for any person to have in his or her possession, in any automobile, any dangerous or deadly weapon, but this restriction shall not be deemed to prohibit the carrying of ordinary tools or equipment carried in good faith for uses of honest work, trade or business or for the purpose of legitimate sport or recreation. (Prior code 48.01.005)

Sacramento County, CA (LN)

9.42.010 Prohibition.

The carrying, transportation, use or possession of dangerous weapons or dangerous articles is prohibited in or upon any building or grounds. (SCC 264 1 (part), 1976.)

9.42.020 Dangerous Weapon Defined.

As used in this chapter, "dangerous weapon" includes any instrument or weapon of the kind commonly known as a blackjack, slingshot, billy, metal knuckles, dagger, knife, pistol, revolver, or any other firearm, razor with an unguarded blade, and any metal pipe or bar used or intended to be used in a club. (SCC 264 1 (part), 1976.)

9.42.030 Dangerous Article Defined.

As used in this chapter, "dangerous article" includes any explosive or flammable substance which can be exploded or burned in a manner which is capable of producing bodily injury or damage to property, or any bomb, grenade or similar device. (SCC 264 1 (part), 1976.)

9.42.040 Exemptions.

a. The prohibitions of this chapter shall not apply to any judge, sheriff, deputy sheriff, policeman, marshal, deputy marshal, member of the California Highway Patrol, member of the California State Police, agent of the Department of Justice, agent of the Bureau of Narcotics Enforcement, guard or parole officer of the State Department of Corrections or California Youth Authority, or probation officer or deputy probation officer who is acting in the course of employment and who is lawfully authorized to possess such weapons.
b. The prohibitions of this chapter do not apply to any County employee or agent of the County who is required to possess dangerous articles in order to perform County business, work or service on County premises. (SCC 264 1 (part), 1976.)

9.42.050 Violation a Misdemeanor.

Any person who violates the prohibitions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable as provided in Section 1.01.190. (SCC 264 1 (part), 1976.)

Aspen, CO (LN)

Section 15.04.170 Carrying concealed weapon prohibited.

It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly carry a knife or firearm concealed on or about his person. It shall be an affirmative defense that the defendant was:
  1. A person in his own dwelling, or place of business, or on property owned or under his control at the time of the act of carrying;
  2. A person in a private automobile or other private means of conveyance who carries a weapon for lawful protection of his or another's person or property, while traveling;
  3. Or a person who, prior to the time of carrying a concealed weapon, has been issued a written permit to carry the weapon by the chief of police of a city, the mayor of a town, or the sheriff of a county, and such written permit shall be effective in all areas of this state.
(Ord. No. 46-1974, 1: Code 1971, 13-30)

Miami-Dade County, FL (MC)

Sec. 21-14. Dangerous weapons; penalty; trial court.

  1. Concealed dangerous weapons. It shall be unlawful for any person to wear under his clothes, or concealed about his person, or to display in a threatening manner any dangerous or deadly weapon including, but not by way of limitation, any pistol, revolver, slingshot, cross-knuckles or knuckles of lead, brass or other metal, or any bowie knife, razor, dirk, dagger, or any knife resembling a bowie knife, or any other dangerous or deadly weapon, except as hereinafter provided.
  2. Switch blades. It shall be unlawful for any person to sell, offer to sell, display, use, possess or carry any knife or knives having the appearance of a pocket knife, the blade or blades of which can be opened by a flick of a button, pressure on the handle, or other mechanical contrivance. Any such knife is hereby declared to be a dangerous or deadly weapon, within the meaning of subsection (a) and shall be subject to forfeiture to the County as provided by subsection (c).
  3. Forfeiture in addition to other penalties. Every person convicted of any violation of this section shall forfeit to the County such dangerous or deadly weapon so concealed or displayed.
  4. Exception. Nothing in this section shall be construed to forbid any regular, special or ex officio police officer from carrying or wearing, while on duty, such weapons as shall be necessary in the proper discharging of his duty.
  5. Penalty. Every person who is convicted for a violation of subsection (a) shall for first conviction thereof be punished by imprisonment for not less than six (6) months and by a fine of not less than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00); for a second or subsequent conviction of a violation of subsection (a) such person shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one (1) year and by a fine of not less than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).
  6. Court of appropriate jurisdiction vested with trial jurisdiction. All violations of Section 21-14(a) shall be prosecuted only in the court of appropriate jurisdiction which shall have original, exclusive jurisdiction to try all cases arising hereunder. Provided, however, that where an act is recognized by State law as a misdemeanor and by this section as an offense, complaints against persons charged with such unlawful acts may be filed and prosecuted in either the court of appropriate jurisdiction or the Criminal Court of Record of Miami-Dade County, Florida, as the prosecuting attorney shall direct.
  7. Certain municipal ordinances superseded. The provisions of Section 21-14, Miami-Dade Code, as amended by Ordinance 68-72, shall pertain to all violations thereof within the County and supersede and nullify those provisions of any and all municipal ordinances, codes and laws which define or penalize any act prohibited by Section 21-14(a) except those municipal ordinances, codes and laws not in conflict therewith and which contain an identical penalty provision.
    8. (Ord. No. 58-5, 22.01, 2-18-58; Ord. No. 68-72, 1, 2, 11-19-68; Ord. No. 68-84, 1, 12-17-68)
    Editor's note: Ord. No. 68-72, amended 21-14 by adding subsection (c). Subsection (f) of 21-14, derived from 2 of said Ord. No. 68-72, was codified as said subsection pursuant to the authority set out in 3 of said Ord. No. 68-72. Ord. No. 68-84, 1, amended Ord. No. 68-72 by adding thereto another section which the editors, in their discretion, have codified as subsection (g) of 21-14.

Des Moines, IA (MC)

Sec. 70-85. Concealed weapons.

  1. No person shall carry under his or her clothes or concealed about his or her person any of the following:
    1. A pistol or other firearm.
    2. Brass knuckles or knuckles of lead, brass or other metal or materials.
    3. An airgun of any description.
    4. A dagger, Bowie knife, stiletto, butterfly knife, switchblade knife or other knife or instrument which opens automatically by hand pressure applied to a button or other device in the handle of the knife or by operation of inertia, gravity or both.
    5. A throwing star or any other martial arts weapon.
    6. A dangerous weapon, instrument or device as defined by I.C. ch. 702.
  2. This section shall not be construed to prohibit any officer of the United States or of any state, any person having an authorized permit or any peace officer from wearing or carrying such weapons as may be convenient, necessary and proper for the discharge of his or her official duties.
    3. (C42, 108-3; C54, C62, 32-44; C75, C79, C85, 17-36; O.11,266, 11,567; C91, 17-36)
    State law references: Similar provisions, I.C. 724.4.

Chicago, IL (http://www.chicityclerk.com/legislation/codes/)

8-24-020 Carrying dangerous weapons.

8-24-021 Sale, display and use of utility knives.

  1. As used in this section, a "utility knife" is a knife consisting of a grip and single-edged sharp blade of the type typically used to cut such resistant surfaces as rugs, cardboard boxes, linoleum flooring and the like.
  2. No person shall display or offer for sale any utility knife except by placing the knife either(1) in an area immediately accessible only to an employee of the establishment, and beyond the reach of any customer less than seven feet tall; or (2) in a locked display cabinet, which can only be opened by an employee of the establishment.
  3. No person under the age of 18 shall carry a utility knife on his person, or in the passenger compartment of a motor vehicle. This prohibition shall not apply to a minor using a utility knife for a lawful purpose (1) in his residence, under the immediate supervision of his parent or legal guardian; or (2) in a classroom, at the direction and under immediate supervision of his teacher; or (3) in his place of lawful employment, at the direction and under the immediate supervision of his adult employer or an adult supervisor. For purpose of clause (3) of this subsection (c), "place of employment" includes an employer's motor vehicle used to transport the employer's tools and equipment, as well as a site where the employer is performing any lawful work.
  4. No person shall sell, offer to sell, give, deliver or offer a utility knife to a person under the age of 18. The prohibition on giving, offering or delivery of a utility knife shall not apply to (1) a parent or legal guardian who gives a utility knife to his minor or ward in the family residence for a lawful use, to be performed within the residence at the direction and under the immediate supervision of parent or legal guardian; or (2) a teacher who gives a utility knife to a minor student, or who allows or directs a minor student to take possession of a utility knife, in a classroom for a lawful use, to be performed in the classroom at the direction and under the immediate supervision of the teacher; or (3) to an adult employer, who gives a utility knife to a minor employee, or who allows or directs a minor employee to take possession of a utility knife, in the place of lawful employment, at the direction and under the immediate supervision of the adult employer or an adult supervisor. For purposes of clause (3) of this subsection (d), "place of employment" includes an employer's motor vehicle used to transport the employer's tools and equipment, as well as a site where the employer is performing any lawful work.
  5. Any person who violates any provision of this section shall be subject to a fine of not less than $500.00 and not more than $1,000.00. (Added. C.J. 9-10-97, p. 51559)

Topeka, KS (LN)

Sec. 54-101. Carrying of deadly weapons.

  1. It shall be unlawful for any person who is not an officer of the law, or a deputy to such officer:
    1. To be found within the city limits carrying upon his person a concealed deadly weapon. A deadly weapon includes, by way of illustration, but not limitation: pistols, knives, not including an ordinary pocket knife with a blade not more than four inches in length, dirks, slingshots, knucks or replicas;
    2. To carry on his person or have within the immediate control of his person on or about public property or a public place within the city limits, any loaded firearm or automatic firearm with the magazine loaded, detached or attached, which when used is likely to cause death or great bodily harm; or
    3. To allow a minor, either through negligence of the owner or an intentional act by the owner, to have access to or gain possession of a firearm, loaded or unloaded except as provided in K.S.A. 32-920. This subsection shall not apply if the minor obtains the firearm as a result of unlawful entry by any person.
  2. This section shall not apply to those persons exempt under the provisions of K.S.A. 21-4201 or amendments thereto, or to those persons licensed under the provisions of chapter 30, article XI.
  3. For any violation of this section, the municipal judge shall, upon conviction, order any such weapons to be confiscated and the weapon shall, whenever it is no longer needed for evidentiary purposes in the discretion of the trial court, be destroyed. Unless otherwise provided by law, all other property shall be disposed of in such manner as the court in its sound discretion may direct.
    4. (Code 1981, 15-91; Ord. No. 16664, 1, 12-2-93; Ord. No. 16707, 1, 5-10-94)
    State law references: Unlawful use of weapons, K.S.A. 21-4201.

Revere, MA (LN)

9.20.020 Carrying on person or in vehicle.

  1. No person, except as provided by law, shall carry on his or her person, or carry under his or her control, in a vehicle, including those weapons and instruments mentioned in Chapter 269 of the General Laws, Section 10, Paragraph (b) and Section 12, any weapon or object commonly called nunchucks, of any substance or material, a shotgun having a barrel less than eighteen inches in length, any sabre, sword or weapon of like or similar nature; any knife having any type of blade in excess of two and one-half inches (except when actually engaged in hunting or fishing or in going directly to and/or returning directly from such activities, or in any employment which requires the use of any type of knife), or other object or tool so redesigned, fashioned, prepared or treated that the same may be used to inflict bodily harm or injury to another.
  2. Violation of any provisions of this section shall be subject to arrest and a fine of not more than three hundred dollars for each offense.
(C.O. 83-52 47; C.O. 79-124: prior revision 13-2.1)

Clark County, NV (LN)

12.04.180 Concealed weapons prohibited without permit.

It is unlawful, within the unincorporated area of Clark County, for any person to carry upon his person a concealed weapon of any description, including a knife with a blade of three inches or more, a gun, pistol, revolver or other firearm, capable of being concealed, without first having received written permission therefor from the sheriff. (Ord. 242 18, 1965)

12.04.220 Penalty for violation of Sections 12.04.010 -- 12.04.210.

Any person who violates any of the provisions of Sections 12.04.010 through 12.04.210 is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by imprisonment in the county jail for a term not to exceed six months or by a fine of not to exceed five hundred dollars, or by both. (Ord. 242 23, 1965)

Henderson County, NV (LN)

Section 8.98.010 Concealed Weapons Prohibited Except by Permission.

It is unlawful for any person to carry upon his person a concealed weapon of any kind or description, including a knife with a blade of three inches or more, a gun, pistol, revolver or other firearm, within the city of Henderson without first having received written permission from the chief of police. (Ord. 67 1, 1954)

Section 8.98.020 Police Officers Exempted.

Section 8.98.010 shall not apply to police officers in the performance of their duty. (Ord. 67 2, 1954)

Section 8.98.070 Switchblades and Similar Weapons Prohibited.

It is unlawful for any person to sell, give away, display or have in possession any knife, dagger, stiletto or other device commonly known as a switchblade, spring-blade or push button knife, within the city of Henderson. (Ord. 219 1, 1957)

Section 8.98.080 Penalty for violation.

Any person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor. (Ord. 1492 20 (part), 1994: Ord. 220, 1957; Ord. 219 2, 1957; Ord. 149, 1955; Ord. 67 6, 1954)

Las Vegas, NV (city) (LN)

10.70.010 Defined.

"Dangerous or deadly weapons" includes, but it not limited to:
  1. Any dirk or dagger;
  2. Any knife with a blade three inches or more in length;
  3. Any snap-blade or spring-blade knife, regardless of length of the blade;
  4. Any ice pick or similar sharp stabbing tool;
  5. Any straightedge razor or any razor blade fitted to a handle;
  6. Any dangerous or deadly weapon within the meaning of any law of this State restricting the use thereof; and
  7. Any cutting, stabbing or bludgeoning weapon or device capable of inflicting grievous bodily harm; and
  8. Any firearm other than one carried pursuant to a valid permit issued by a duly authorized governmental authority or an ordinary rifle or shotgun lawfully carried for purposes of hunting or other lawful sport.
(1949 code Ch. 38 4; prior code 6-3-4)

10.70.020 Loitering while carrying concealed.

  1. It is unlawful for any person, while carrying concealed upon his person any dangerous or deadly weapon to loaf or loiter upon any public street, sidewalk or alley or to wander about from place to place with no lawful business thereby to perform, or to hide, lurk or loiter upon or about the premises of another.
  2. It shall be unlawful for any person who has concealed upon his person any dangerous or deadly weapon to loiter about any place where intoxicating liquors are sold or any other place of public resort.
(1949 code Ch. 38 5: prior code 6-3-5)

10.70.030 Fighting or disorderly conduct while possessing.

It shall be unlawful for any person who has concealed upon his person or who has in his immediate physical possession any dangerous or deadly weapon to engage in any fight or to participate in any other rough or disorderly conduct upon any public place or way or upon the premises of another. (1949 code Ch. 38 6: prior code 6-3-6)

North Las Vegas, NV (LN)

9.32.010 Concealed weapon prohibited--Allowed with permit.

No person, except a peace officer, shall wear or in any manner carry concealed upon his person any loaded or unloaded gun, pistol or revolver, or any other dangerous or deadly weapon permitted to be carried by law without having, at the same time, actually in his possession, and upon his person, an unexpired permit to do so issued by the chief of police. (Prior code 7.22.010)

9.32.020 Permit--Issuance.

The chief of police shall have the power to issue to any person who, in the judgment of the chief of police, shall have such privilege, a written permit to carry concealed any of the weapons specified hereunder. Such permits shall be numbered consecutively in the order in which they are used. No permit shall be granted for a longer period than twelve (12) months. Each such permit shall state the name, address, and occupation of the person to whom the same is issued, and the date of its expiration and shall specify the kind and description of weapon authorized to be carried or concealed by such person. (Prior code 7.22.020)

9.32.030 Permit--Record--Fee.

The chief of police shall have a record of all persons to whom a permit has been authorized by him hereunder. No permit required hereunder shall be issued to any person until such person shall have paid to the chief of police a registration fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00). (Ord. 867 1, 1987: prior code 7.22.030)

9.32.040 Dangerous or deadly weapon defined.

The term "dangerous or deadly weapons" includes, but is not limited to, any dirk or dagger; any knife with a blade three inches or more in length, and any snap-blade or spring-blade knife, regardless of the length of the blade; any ice pick or similar sharp stabbing tool; any straight edge razor or any razor blade fitted to a handle; any dangerous or deadly weapon within the meaning of any law of this state restricting the use thereof; and any cutting, stabbing, or bludgeoning weapon or device capable of inflicting grievous bodily harm; and any firearm other than (a) one carried pursuant to a valid permit, issued by a duly authorized government authority, or (b) an ordinary rifle or shotgun lawfully carried for purposes of hunting or other lawful sport. (Prior code 7.22.040)

9.32.050 Person with concealed weapon not to loiter.

It is unlawful for any person, while carrying concealed upon his person any dangerous or deadly weapon, to loaf or loiter upon any public street, sidewalk or alley, or to wander about from place to place with no lawful business thereby to perform, or to hide, lurk, or loiter upon or about the premises of another. It is unlawful for any person who has concealed upon his person any dangerous or deadly weapon to loiter about any place where intoxicating liquors are sold or any other place of public resort. (Prior code 7.22.050)

9.32.060 Person with concealed weapon not to be disorderly.

It is unlawful for any person who has concealed upon his person or who has in his immediate physical possession any dangerous or deadly weapon to engage in any fight or to participate in any rough or disorderly conduct or to participate in any other rough or disorderly conduct upon any public place or way or upon the premises of another. (Prior code 7.22.060)

9.32.080 Deadly weapon prohibited in vehicle--Exceptions.

It is unlawful for any person to have in his possession in any automobile, truck, motorcycle, or any other type of vehicle any dangerous or deadly weapon, but this restriction shall not be deemed to prohibit the carrying of ordinary tools or equipment carried in good faith for uses of honest work, trade or business, or for the purpose of legitimate sport or recreation. (Ord. 596 1, 1978: prior code 7.22.070)

Columbus, OH (LN)

2323.11 Definitions.

As used in Chapter 2323 of the Columbus City Codes:
  1. Deadly weapon means any instrument, device, or thing capable of inflicting death, and designed or specially adapted for use as a weapon, or possessed, carried, or used as a weapon.
    1. Firearm means any deadly weapon capable of expelling or propelling one or more projectiles by the action of an explosive or combustible propellant. Firearm includes an unloaded firearm, and any firearm which is inoperable but which can readily be rendered operable.
    2. When determining whether a firearm is capable of expelling or propelling one or more projectiles by the action of an explosive or combustible propellant, the trier of fact may rely upon circumstantial evidence, including, but not limited to, the representations and actions of the individual exercising control over the firearm.
  3. Handgun means any firearm designed to be fired while being held in one hand.
  4. Semi-automatic firearm means any firearm designed or specially adapted to fire a single cartridge and automatically chamber a succeeding cartridge ready to fire, with a single function of the trigger.
  5. Automatic firearm means any firearm designed or specially adapted to fire a succession of cartridges with a single function of the trigger. Automatic firearm also means any semiautomatic firearm designed or specially adapted to fire more than thirty-one cartridges without reloading, other than a firearm chambering only .22 caliber short, long, or long-rifle cartridges.
  6. Large capacity magazine means a box, drum, clip or other container which holds more than twenty rounds of ammunition to be fed continuously into a semi-automatic firearm, except a magazine designed to hold only .22 caliber rimfire cartridges.
  7. Assault weapon means:
    1. Any semiautomatic action, center fire rifle or carbine that accepts a detachable magazine with a capacity of twenty rounds or more;
    2. Any semiautomatic shotgun with a magazine capacity of more than six rounds;
    3. Any semi-automatic handgun that is:
      1. A modification of a rifle described in Division (G)(1), or a modification of an automatic firearm; or
      2. Originally designed to accept a detachable magazine with a capacity of more than twenty rounds.
    4. Any firearm which may be restored to an operable assault weapon as defined in Division (G)(1), (2) or (3) of this section.
    5. Any part, or combination of parts, designed or intended to convert a firearm into an assault weapon as defined in Division (G)(1), (2) or (3) of this section, or any combination of parts from which an assault weapon as defined in Division (G)(1), (2) or (3) of this section, may be readily assembled if those parts are in the possession or under the control of the same person.
  8. Assault weapon does not include any of the following:
    1. Any firearm that uses .22 caliber rimfire ammunition with a detachable magazine with a capacity of twenty rounds or less.
    2. Any assault weapon which has been modified to either render it permanently inoperable or to permanently make it a device no longer defined as an assault weapon.
  9. Antique firearm means any firearm manufactured prior to 1898.
  10. Curio or collectible firearm means any firearm manufactured fifty (50) or more years ago. (ORC 2923.11; Ord. 2535-94.)

2323.12 Carrying concealed weapons.

  1. No person shall knowingly carry or have, concealed on his person or concealed ready at hand, any deadly weapon.
  2. This section does not apply to officers, agents, or employees of this or any other state or the United States, or to law enforcement officers, authorized to carry concealed weapons, and acting within the scope of their duties.
  3. It is an affirmative defense to a charge under this section of carrying or having control of a weapon that the actor was not otherwise prohibited by law from having the weapon, and that any of the following apply:
    1. The weapon was carried or kept at hand by the actor for defensive purposes, while he was engaged in or was going to or from his lawful business or occupation, which business or occupation was of such character or was necessarily carried on in such manner or at such a time or place as to render the actor particularly susceptible to criminal attack, such as would justify a prudent man in going armed.
    2. The weapon was carried or kept ready at hand by the actor for defensive purposes, while he was engaged in a lawful activity, and had reasonable cause to fear a criminal attack upon himself or a member of his family, or upon his home, such as would justify a prudent man in going armed.
    3. The weapon was carried or kept ready at hand by the actor for any lawful purpose and while in his own home.
    4. The weapon was being transported in a motor vehicle for any lawful purpose, and was not on the actor's person, and, if the weapon was a firearm, was carried in compliance with the applicable requirements of Division (C) of Section 2923.16 of the Revised Code or Division (C) of Section 2323.16 of the Columbus City Codes.
  4. Whoever violates this section is guilty of carrying concealed weapons, a misdemeanor of the first degree.
  5. This section shall not apply if:
    1. The offender previously has been convicted of a violation of this section or Section 2923.12 of the Revised Code or of any offense of violence;
    2. The weapon involved is a firearm and the violation of this section is committed at premises for which a D permit has been issued under Chapter 4303 of the Revised Code;
    3. The weapon involved is a firearm which is either loaded or for which the offender has ammunition ready at hand;
    4. The weapon involved is dangerous ordnance as defined in Section 2923.11 of the Revised Code;
    5. The offense is committed aboard an aircraft, or with purpose to carry a concealed weapon aboard an aircraft, regardless of the weapon involved. (ORC 2923.12; Ord. 2535-94.)

Philadelphia, PA (LN)

10-810. Weapons and Dangerous Devices.

  1. Discharging Firearms.[157] No person shall fire or discharge recklessly and without reasonable cause any rifle, gun, pistol, or other firearm.
  2. Water Pistols, Electric Canes, and Miniature Cannon.[158]
    1. No one shall sell or offer for sale water pistols, electric canes, miniature cannon, or similar articles.[159]
    2. No one shall use water pistols, electric canes, miniature cannon or similar articles in any street or public place.
  3. Spring Guns, Air Guns and Bows and Arrows.[160]
    1. No person shall sell, offer for sale at retail, or use, or possess with intent to use, any air gun, spring gun, or any implement not a firearm which forcefully impels a pellet of any kind.
    2. No person shall sell, or offer for sale, at retail, any bow and arrow, to any person under the age of twenty-one (21) years unless the seller first obtains written evidence of parental consent to the proposed purchase by the minor.[161]
  4. Switchblade Knives.[162] No person shall sell, offer for sale or carry any knife with a blade which is released by a spring mechanism including knives known as "switchblades."
  5. Incendiary Paper. No person shall manufacture, sell, offer for sale, carry or store any incendiary paper that has been chemically treated to vanish at the touch of a flame, including paper known as "flash paper."[163]
  6. Penalties. Whoever violates any provision of this Section or Section 10-821 shall, in addition to other penalties provided, forfeit the weapon, contraband, or dangerous device giving rise to the violation of such section.[164]
  7. Confiscation. Police officers shall seize and deliver into departmental custody any air gun, air pistol, spring gun, switch blade knife, incendiary paper, contraband weapons, accessories and/or ammunition or other implement which shall be used, discharged, possessed, offered for sale or carried in violation of Section 10-810 or Section 10-821.[165]

10-811. Penalties.

  1. Unless otherwise provided, the penalty for violation of any Section of this Chapter is a fine of no less than one hundred fifty ($150) dollars nor more than three hundred ($300) dollars or imprisonment not exceeding ninety (90) days or both.[166]

10-820. Cutting Weapons in Public Places. [179]

  1. Definition.
    Cutting Weapon. Any knife or other cutting instrument which can be used as a weapon that has a cutting edge similar to that of a knife. No tool or instrument commonly or ordinarily used in a trade, profession or calling shall be considered a cutting weapon while actually being used in the active exercise of that trade, profession or calling.
  2. Prohibited Conduct. No person shall use or possess any cutting weapon upon the public streets or upon any public property at any time.
  3. Penalty. The penalty for violation of this section shall be a fine of not less than three hundred (300) dollars and imprisonment of not less than ninety days.

10-822. Carrying of Weapons in or on Public and Private Buildings. [181]

  1. Definition.
    Weapon. Any firearm as defined in Bill No. 2690, approved August 17, 1967 (1967 Ordinances, Page 896), and any other weapon as defined in Bill No. 544, approved August 26, 1968 (1968 Ordinances, Page 906).[note: this is the cutting weapon definition above]
  2. Prohibited Conduct. No person shall possess any weapon in any educational institutions except:
    1. private security guards;
    2. City, State or Federal law enforcement officers;
    3. State or Federal military forces on active duty;
    4. members of any reserve officers training corps, color guards and drill or rifle teams, when engaged in lawful organizational activities;
    5. any person authorized by law enforcement agencies to possess weapons.
  3. Penalty. The penalty for violation of this section shall be a fine of not more than three hundred (300) dollars or imprisonment of not more than ninety (90) days, or both.

Newport, RI (LN)

9.16.030. Switch blade knives, darts and other dangerous toys and weapons.

  1. No person shall use or have in his or her possession any knife which opens automatically by hand pressure applied to a button, spring or other device in the handle of the knife, any dart of any type, whether or not the point thereof is covered, or any bow and arrow, slingshot, beanblower or other toy or device which propels a projectile or pellet by air, spring, rubber band, explosive substance or other force.
  2. No person shall sell, offer for sale, give away or distribute any of the weapons and implements referred to in subsection A of this section.
  3. The provisions of subsections A and B of this section shall not apply to the sale or purchase of any archery equipment by any person licensed by the state to shoot a bow and arrow, or by a member of any duly organized archery club, nor shall such subsections apply to the use of any bow and arrow at any archery range or contest conducted and supervised by a duly organized archery club or other similar organization, nor shall such subsections apply to the sale, purchase or use of any scientific or educational toy, including rocket kits, missiles and other scientific toys of such nature.
(Prior code 696.03)

Rapid City, SD (LN)

9.28.030 Carrying concealed weapons.

  1. Except as provided in subsection B of this section, it is unlawful for any person to carry concealed about his person any description of firearms, being loaded or partly loaded, or any knife with a blade exceeding three inches in length, or any sharp or dangerous weapon such as is usually employed in attack or defense of the person. This section shall not apply to police officers and other persons whose duty it is to execute process or warrants or make arrests.
  2. No person shall carry a pistol in any vehicle or concealed on or about his person, except in his place of abode or fixed place of business, without a license therefor as provided by Section 24-7-7, South Dakota Codified laws of 1967, and excepting those persons defined in Section 22-14-10 of said Compiled Laws.
(Ord. 2969 (part), 1992; prior code 17-34, 17-35)

Nashville and Davidson Counties, TN (LN)

11.36.110 Carrying certain weapons prohibited--Exceptions.

  1. It is unlawful for any person within the urban services district, to carry, publicly or privately, any dirk, razor concealed about his person, sword cane, loaded cane, slung-shot or brass knucks, Spanish stiletto, belt or pocket pistol, revolver or any kind of pistol, except the army or navy pistol usually used in warfare, which shall be carried openly.
  2. It shall be the duty of every police officer who sees any person with or knows of any person carrying the weapons named in this section to immediately arrest every such person.
  3. The provisions of this section relating to carrying of deadly weapons do not extend to police or other officers or persons who are entitled by law to carry such deadly weapons, nor do they extend to the act of handling or moving such deadly weapons in any ordinary business way.
(Prior code 41-2-11)

Corpus Christi, TX (MC)

Sec. 33-73. Dangerous weapons--Carrying prohibited generally.

It shall be unlawful for any person to carry on or about his person in any public place any one or more of the following: Straight razor, unpackaged safety razor blade, any knife having a blade measuring from the handle of three (3) inches or more in length, any knife that will not shut, any knife that will open and lock open by the press of a button, ice pick, chain six (6) inches or more in length, bowie knife, gun, pistol, revolver, dirk, dagger, spear, nightstick, machete, blackjack, pipe stick, hand sickle, stiletto, knuckles, swordcase made of any metal or any hard substance, or any dangerous weapon.
(Code 1958, 395)

Sec. 33-74. Same--Who may carry.

The provisions of section 33-73 shall not apply to a person in actual service as a militiaman, nor to any peace officer in the actual discharge of his official duty, nor to the carrying of arms on one's own premises or place of business, nor to persons traveling, nor to any reserve police officer in the actual discharge of his official duty, nor to any game warden, nor to any deputy when in the actual discharge of his duties, nor to anyone who uses one of the weapons enumerated in section 33-73 in his business or profession and who is actually engaged in the performance of the duties of such business or profession.
(Code 1958, 397)

San Antonio, TX (MC)

Sec. 21-17. Certain knives prohibited generally; exceptions; penalty for violation.

  1. It shall be unlawful for any person to intentionally or knowingly carry on or about his person a knife with a blade less than five and one-half (5 1/2) inches in length, which knife is equipped with a lock mechanism so that upon opening, it becomes a fixed blade knife.
  2. The above prohibition set forth in subsection (a) shall not be applicable to a person carrying such a knife:
    1. In the actual discharge of his duties as a peace officer, a member of the armed forces or national guard, or a guard employed by a penal institution;
    2. On his own premises or premises under his control;
    3. Traveling;
    4. Engaged in lawful hunting, fishing or other lawful sporting activity; or
    5. Using such a knife in connection with a lawful occupation, during such utilization.
    3. (Code 1959, 26-28.1)
    Cross references: Regulation of firearms and weapons, 21-151 et seq.; possession of a knife, 21-155.

Sec. 21-155. Possession of knife.

It shall be unlawful for any person under the age of seventeen (17) to possess or carry any knife on a public roadway or public right-of-way; on any other property in which a governmental entity has an interest; or on private property without the permission of the owner or the person in control of the property within the city limits of the City of San Antonio.
(Ord. No. 79328, 5, 12-16-93)
Cross references: Certain knives prohibited generally; exceptions, 21-17.

Sec. 21-157. Carrying of weapons, including concealed handguns, on city-owned premises prohibited; posting of notice.

  1. It is the intent of the city council to prohibit any person other than a commissioned security officer employed by the city and licensed peace officers from carrying or possessing weapons including concealed handguns on city-owned premises, including city-owned buildings, parking garages, lots, and other parking areas but excluding city-owned or operated public parks, streets and sidewalks.
  2. It is the intent of the city council that the term weapon shall include a firearm, handgun, club, illegal knife, knife, and any prohibited weapon listed in Texas Penal Code Section 46.05(a) and have the same meaning as said items are defined in Section 46.01, Texas Penal Code.
  3. The city council directs the city manager, or his designee to post the appropriate signs and such other notice, in accordance with Section 30.05 of the Texas Penal Code (the Criminal Trespass Law), to carry out the city council's above-stated intent.
  4. The city manager is authorized to take all steps reasonable and necessary to deny entry or continued presence on city-owned premises to all such persons possessing weapons including concealed handguns, including prosecution of such violators for the offense of criminal trespass.
    5. (Res. No. 95-52-66, 12-21-95)
    Editor's note: Provisions enacted by Res. No. 95-52-66, adopted Dec. 21, 1995, have been included herein at the discretion of the editor as 21-157.

Salt Lake County, UT (LN)

10.64.030 Acts constituting unlawful use of weapons--Penalty.

  1. A person commits the offense of unlawful use of weapons when he knowingly:
    1. Sells, manufactures, purchases, possesses or carries any bludgeon, blackjack, slingshot, sand-club, shotgun with a barrel less than eighteen inches in length, metal knuckles, or any knife that has a blade that opens automatically by hand pressure applied to a button, spring or other device in the handle of the knife; or
    2. Draws or exhibits in a rude, angry or threatening manner, or uses in a fight or quarrel, a dagger, dirk, bill, knife, razor, stiletto, or any dangerous or deadly weapon or instrument of like character; or
    3. Carries on or about his person or in any vehicle a tear-gas gun, projector or bomb or any object containing noxious liquid gas or substance; or
    4. Carries concealed in any vehicle or concealed on or about his person, except when on his land or in his own abode or fixed place of business, any pistol, revolver or other firearm; or
    5. Sets a spring gun; or
    6. Possesses any device or attachment of a kind designed, used or intended for use in silencing the report of any firearm.
  2. A person convicted of a violation of subsection A of this section shall be punished as a Class B misdemeanor.
    3. (Ord. 1473 (part), 2001: Prior code 16-4-1)

Kohler, WI (LN)

10.90.010 Definition.

"Dangerous weapon" means any firearm whether loaded or unloaded, any device designed as a weapon and capable of producing death or great bodily harm, or any other device or instrumentality which, in the manner it is used or intended to be used, is calculated or likely to produce death or great bodily harm. (Ord. 78-2 1 (part), 1978: prior code 12.09(2)

10.90.020 Restrictions.

  1. No person except a peace officer shall go armed with a concealed and dangerous weapon.
  2. No person shall carry or have in his or her possession or under his or her control any gun or rifle unless it is unloaded and knocked down or enclosed within a carrying case.
  3. No person shall discharge any gun or air rifle or shoot any bow and arrow for target or hunting purposes within the village except at established target ranges or on game farms and hunting reserves duly licensed as such by the state.
    4. (Ord. 2000-10 2 (part), 2000; Ord. 78-2 1 (part), 1978: prior code 12.09(1), (3), (4))

Kohler, WI (LN)

12.76.010 Concealed weapons prohibited.

  1. Prohibition. No person shall, within the city of Ripon, wear or in any manner carry under his clothes or conceal upon or about his/her person any deadly or dangerous weapon, provided this subsection shall not apply to a peace officer or such persons as may be authorized to carry such weapons.
  2. Dangerous Weapon Defined. "Dangerous weapon" means any firearm, whether loaded or unloaded, or any device designed as a weapon and capable of producing death or great bodily harm, or any other device or instrumentality which, in the manner it is used or intended to be used, is calculated or likely to produce death or great bodily harm.
    3. (Ord. 1137 (part), 1999).

12.76.020 Weapons in public establishments.

No person shall carry or be possessed of a dangerous weapon in any public building or business establishment open to the public except a bona fide weapons repair, display, or sales establishment, unless such dangerous weapon is so stored and secured (other than on the person) so as not to be readily accessible to any person or patron. This section shall not apply to peace officers or others duly authorized by law acting within the scope of their duties. This section shall not be construed to prohibit the sale, purchase, repair or trade of firearms by a retail business establishment doing so in the course of its regular business in accord with state and federal law, nor to hinder a prospective customer from attempting to buy, sell, or trade firearms to or from a retailer.
(Ord. 1137 (part), 1999).

12.76.030 Specific concealed weapons prohibited.

  1. No person, except a sheriff, constable, police officer or other law enforcement officer acting within the scope of their duties, shall carry or wear concealed about his/her person any pistol, revolver, firearm, sling shot, crossknuckle of lead, brass or other materials, bowie knife, switchblade, dirk or dagger or any other dangerous or deadly weapon within the city.
  2. Any weapon involved in an offense under this section above, may be seized and may be forwarded, within forty-eight hours of seizure, to the Crime Laboratory, Division of the Wisconsin Department of Justice for examination. After examination by the Crime Laboratory, the weapon shall be returned to the city of Ripon police department. If the weapon is owned by a person convicted under this section, it may be confiscated by the Ripon police department. If it is owned by a person other than the person convicted, the trial judge may decide whether such weapon shall be returned to its rightful owner or confiscated by the Ripon police department.
    3. (Ord. 1137 (part), 1999).

River Falls, WI (LN)

9.20.030 Carrying concealed knives prohibited.

No person shall carry or wear concealed about his or her person any bowie knife, dirk knife, dagger or other device commonly known as a surth knife, spring blade knife or push button knife.
(Prior code 9.04)

Sun Prarie, WI (LN)

Section 9.32.020 Carrying concealed weapons prohibited--Certain weapons prohibited.

  1. Concealed Weapons Prohibited.
    1. No person shall within the city wear or in any manner carry under his or her clothes or conceal upon or about his or her person, any deadly or dangerous weapon; provided this subsection shall not apply to a peace officer or such persons as may be authorized to carry such weapons.
    2. "Dangerous Weapon" means any firearm, whether loaded or unloaded, or any device designed as a weapon and capable of producing death or great bodily harm, or any other device, or instrumentality which, in the manner it is used or intended to be used, is calculated or likely to produce death or great bodily harm.
  2. Concealed Weapons in Public Establishments. No person shall carry or be possessed of a dangerous weapon in any public building or business establishment open to the public except a bona fide weapons repair, display or sales establishment, unless such dangerous weapon is so stored and concealed (other than on the person) so as not to be readily accessible to any person or patron. This subsection shall not apply to peace officers or others duly authorized by law acting within the scope of their duties. This subsection shall not be construed to prohibit the sale, purchase, repair or trade of firearms by a retail business establishment doing so in the course of its regular business in accord with state and federal law nor to hinder a prospective customer from attempting to buy, sell or trade firearms to or from a retailer.
  3. Specific Concealed Weapons Prohibited. No person, except a sheriff, constable, police officer or other law enforcement officer acting within the scope of their duties, shall carry or wear concealed about his or her person any pistol, revolver, firearm, sling shot, crossknuckle of lead, brass or other metal, bowie knife, switchblade, dirk, or dagger or any other dangerous or deadly weapon within the city.
  4. Possession, Sale and Manufacture of Certain Weapons Prohibited.
    1. No person shall sell, manufacture, purchase, possess, or carry a "Numchuk" (also called a "Nunchaku") or a "Churkin" or a "Sucbai" or similar weapon, within the city.
    2. For the purpose of this section the following definitions shall apply:
      "Churkin" means a round throwing knife consisting of several sharp points protruding from a rounded disc.
      "Numchuk" or "Nunchaku" means an instrument consisting of two or more sticks, clubs or rods connected by a rope, cord, wire or chain.
      "Sucbai" means a short length of wood or metal or similar material which when gripped in the hand protrudes on either side of the fist. Such prohibited instrument may or may not have spikes or short pointed protrusions from either end.
    3. Any such device shall be seized by a law enforcement officer and destroyed or turned over to the state of Wisconsin Crime Laboratory for destruction.
    5. (Prior code 11-2-2)

Casper, WY (LN)

9.44.020 Concealed weapons.

  1. It is unlawful for any person not being a law enforcement officer, while in the city, to wear or carry any switch-operated knife, fixed blade of any length or folding knife with a blade in excess of four inches from the hilt, pistol, sword-in-cane, rifle or any other dangerous or other deadly weapon concealed; provided, however, that this prohibition shall not apply to those persons who have valid permits issued by the state to carry a weapon or weapons; provided, further, that this prohibition shall not apply to any weapon actually concealed by a carrying case especially constructed for such weapon when being openly transported.
  2. For the purpose of this section, the term law enforcement officer means and includes any federal, state, county, city, town or municipal official vested with the authority or duty to enforce any criminal law or to make arrests for crime, whether that duty extends to all crimes or is limited to specific crimes.
(Ord. 19-96 1, 1996; prior code 26-52)

Cheyenne, WY (LN)

Section 9.24.040 Carrying concealed weapons--Carrying weapons openly with intent to inflict injury.

No person shall wear or carry concealed any knife the blade of which exceeds four inches in length, any dirk, dagger, sword-in-cane, slingshot, revolver, pistol or any other dangerous or deadly weapon. No person shall openly wear or carry any such weapon or any combustible or explosive material with the intent or avowed purpose for injuring any person. (2001 In-house code 30-54)

Section 9.24.050 Possession of blackjacks and switch knives prohibited.

No person shall possess, own, carry, wear, buy or sell within the city any weapons commonly called blackjacks, saps, brass knucks or switch knives. (2001 In-house code 30-55)

Douglas, WY (LN)

9.12.080 Unlawful to carry or discharge dangerous or deadly weapon.

  1. Under this section, it is unlawful for any person to carry on his/her person, concealed or unconcealed, any sheath or folding knife having a blade length of five (5) inches or more, or any firearm, loaded or unloaded, in any establishment handling, carrying or serving any type of alcoholic beverage.
  2. Nothing in this section shall prevent the use of or possession of any said instrument by law enforcement personnel in the line of duty or any other person authorized to carry such weapons.
(Ord. 321 3-8, 1981)

Laramie, WY (LN)

9.28.010 Concealed weapons--Carrying.

No person, other than the officers of the United States, the state or the city, shall keep or bear concealed upon the person, within the city, a pistol, revolver, knife with a blade over five inches long, slingshot, slug shot, bludgeon, brass knuckles of lead or other metal or other deadly weapon. (Prior code 26-4).

Riverton, WY (LN)

9.20.020 Weapons--Carrying.

No person, other than an officer of the United States, the state, the county or the city, or a person who is authorized by special permit issued by a peace officer authorized by law to issue such a permit, shall keep or bear concealed on or about his person, within the city, a deadly or dangerous weapon. Any person who violates this section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of up to $750.00, up to six months in jail or both. (Ord. 02-006 8, 2002: Ord. 98-007 53, 1998: prior code 16-108)