§ 43-1. Definitions.  


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  • For the purposes of this chapter, the following words and terms shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section:

    Firearm. The word "firearm" shall mean any weapon that will or is designed to or may readily be converted to expel single or multiple projectiles by the action of an explosion of a combustible material.

    Pneumatic gun. The term "pneumatic gun" shall mean any implement, designed as a gun, that will expel a BB or a pellet by action of pneumatic pressure. "Pneumatic gun" includes a paintball gun that expels by action of pneumatic pressure plastic balls filled with paint for the purpose of marking the point of impact.

    (Ord. No. 265, §§ 1, 12; Ord. No. 1213, § 1; Code 1961, §§ 42-1, 42-4; Ord. No. 6043-04, § 1; Ord. No. 6882-12, § 2)

    Editor's note— Ord. No. 6882-12 shall be in effect on and after July 1, 2012.

(Ord. No. 265, §§ 1, 12; Ord. No. 1213, § 1; Code 1961, §§ 42-1, 42-4; Ord. No. 6043-04, § 1; Ord. No. 6882-12, § 2)

Editor's note

Ord. No. 6882-12 shall be in effect on and after July 1, 2012.