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HomeMy WebLinkAboutORDINANCE 362-69“ ORDINANCE NO.362 AN ORDINANCE AHENDING SECTION 17.2 OF THE MLTNICIPAL CODE OF ThE TOWN OF ESTES PARK, COLORADO,THE SAME PERTAINING TO DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS OR OTHER p]EAPONS. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF ESIES PARK,COLORADO: Section 1.That Section 17.2 of the Municipal Code of the Town of Estes Park,Colorado is amended to read as follows: 17.2 Discharge of Firearms or Other Weapons.It shall be unlawful for any person,except a law enforcement officer in the performance of his duties,to fire or dis charge within the town a revolver or pistol of any description, shotgun or rifle which may be used for the explosion of cartridges or shells,or any air gun,gas operated gun,sling shots, spring gun,or bow and arrow.This section shall not apply to persons discharging such weapons in defense of person or property,or when discharging such weapons on a range which is under the personal supervision of a range officer who has been appointed by the Board of Trustees of the Town. Section 2.The Board of Trustees herewith finds, determines and designates that this ordinance is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public health and safety for the discharge of firearms or other weapons affects the public health and safety,and whereas in the opinion of the Board of Trustees an emergency exists,this ordinance shall take effect and be in force five ()days after its final passage,adoption and publication. Mayor ATTEST’’,,2 ,/7 / Town Clerk