[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Council
of the Borough of Highland Park by Ord. No. 71 (§ 3-8 of the 1987 Code);
amended in its entirety 9-21-2010 by Ord. No. 10-1792. Subsequent amendments noted where
applicable.]
A.
The discharge of any firearms, bow and arrow, crossbow, slingshot,
air gun, spring gun, gas gun or any other device which impels a projectile
through the use of force is prohibited in the Borough of Highland
Park.
B.
Exceptions. The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to:
(1)
Any duly appointed law officer in the course of his or her official
duty.
(2)
The use of firearms when necessary for the preservation of human
life.
(3)
The use of firearms when hunting in conformity with the applicable
laws and regulations of the State of New Jersey.
(4)
Use of a firearm on a licensed pistol, rifle or firearm range and
under the supervision of the Police Department.
[Added 9-6-2022 by Ord.
No. 22-2058[1]]
No person shall be permitted to carry any firearm, concealed
or otherwise, in any public building at any time, including all public
spaces owned, controlled or otherwise under the jurisdiction of the
Borough of Highland Park, and in any school building or any spaces
owned, controlled or otherwise under the jurisdiction of the Board
of Education of the Borough of Highland Park, except for any duly
appointed law enforcement officer in the course of his or her official
duties.
