HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 4778 Amends Ord 1541
CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO. 4 7 7 8
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON,
AMENDING SECTION 6-2-3 OF CHAPTER 2, AIR GUNS, OF TITLE VI
(POLICE REGULATIONS), OF ORDINANCE NO. 4260 ENTITLED
"CODE OF GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF RENTON,
WASHINGTON" BY ADDING AN EXCEPTION RELATING TO THE
CONTROL OF MIGRATORY BIRDS.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. Section 6-2-3 of Chapter 2, Air Guns, of Title VI (Police Regulations), of
Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington" is
hereby amended to read as follows:
6-2-3 EXCEPTIONS:
A. The following are exceptions to subsections A and C of the preceding section:
1. When such minor is possessing or using such weapons on an archery
course or gun range operated or conducted by school, educational institution or other regulated
group, pursuant to rules and regulations provided by the Chief of Police or City law.
2. When within a regulated or supervised course or range provided by and
under the supervision of the Parks Department of the City, under regulations or laws duly
promulgated and adopted therefore.
3. When any such minor is carrying such weapon unloaded and otherwise
properly dismantled, to and from such authorized course or range.
B. The provisions of subsection B hereinabove shall not prohibit the use of such
weapons by a person over the age of eighteen (18) years when such use is reasonably necessary
and represents reasonable force in the protection of the person or property of the user.
C. The provisions of subsection E hereinabove shall not prohibit the use of such
weapons by any person acting under the authority of a valid depredation permit for the control of
migratory birds on and around the Renton Municipal Airport.
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ORDINANCE NO. 4 7 7 8
SECTION II. This Ordinance shall be effective upon its passage, approval, and thirty
(30) days after publication.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 26th day of April , 1999.
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Marilyn J 'e - :en, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 2 6th day of Apri 1 , 1999.
Jes Tanner, Mayor
Appr ed as to form:
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Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
Date of Publication: April 30, 1999 (Summary Only)
ORD. 772:3/08/99:as.
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