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Town of Stanford, NY
Dutchess County
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[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Stanford 9-14-1978 as L.L. No. 6-1978. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Amended 9-13-1984 as L.L. No. 1984]
The Town Board of the Town of Stanford finds that the discharge of firearms on Town-owned property is detrimental to the health, safety and welfare of its residents and creates a nuisance.
[Amended 9-13-1984 as L.L. No. 1984]
No person otherwise than in self-defense or in the discharge of official duty shall willfully discharge a firearm on Town-owned property.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
FIREARM
A pistol, revolver, rifle, or shotgun.
[Amended 9-13-1984 as L.L. No. 1984]
A. 
Any person committing an offense against the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a violation under the Penal Law and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $250 or by imprisonment for not more than 15 days, or both.
B. 
Each discharge of firearms shall constitute a separate offense.