[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Newfane
as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Adopted 1-23-2013 by L.L. No. 1-2013 (Ch. 15A of the 1971
Code)]
The Town of Newfane, New York, has leased premises known as
the "East Federal Pier" and the "West Federal Pier" located on Lake
Ontario in Olcott, New York, for a term of 25 years, ending on September
13, 2023, from the federal government. Under said lease, the Town
of Newfane has undertaken the responsibility to protect the safety
and welfare of the general public in its use and enjoyment of said
piers. The Town of Newfane has determined that the discharge of firearms
off of said piers presents an immediate threat to the health, safety
and welfare of the general public.
It shall be unlawful to discharge firearms off the East and
West Piers located on Lake Ontario in Olcott, New York.
Every person, firm or corporation convicted of a violation of
this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine
of up to $1,000 or up to one year's imprisonment, or both such fine
and imprisonment.
