[Ord. of 5-20-1997; Ord. No. 2002.62, 10-1-2002]
It is unlawful for a person to shoot or discharge a firearm
of any kind or description in the City within 100 yards of a residential
dwelling without the permission of the owner, or in his absence an
adult occupant of that dwelling as set forth in 12 M.R.S.A. § 7406(13).
[Ord. of 5-20-1997; Ord. No. 2002.62, 10-1-2002]
It is unlawful for a person to shoot or discharge a firearm
of any kind or description in the City in a reckless manner pursuant
to 17-A M.R.S.A. §§ 208-A and 211.
[Ord. No. 2002.62, 10-1-2002; Ord. No. 2003.29, 3-18-2003]
[Ord. of 5-20-1997; Ord. No. 2002.62, 10-1-2002; Ord. No. 2003.29, 3-18-2003; Ord. No. 2006.5, 4-4-2006]
(a)
(1)
Approved firearms range.
(2)
Raccoon hunting at night with a .22 long rifle caliber firearm.
(3)
Trappers tending their traps.
(4)
Military funerals or reviews.
(5)
Memorial events.
(6)
Law enforcement officers in the performance of their duties.
(7)
In the destruction of a dangerous animal as authorized by law.
(8)
Hunters retrieving a wounded bird or animal.
(9)
Hunting of wildlife pursuant to a depredation permit issued by the
Maine State Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife allowing the
removal of wildlife causing property damage, and with written permission
from the Chief of Police.
(b)
Nothing in this section shall infringe upon the statutory right of
a person to act in self defense as set forth in the Maine Revised
Statutes.
[Ord. of 5-20-1997; Ord. No. 2002.62, 10-1-2002; Ord. No. 2003.29, 3-18-2003]
As used in this chapter, the following terms have the following
meanings.
An approved firearms range having a backstop constructed
of logs or timbers at least 12 inches in diameter with an earth barrier
behind or an earth barrier of suitable materials with no less than
a 45° slope. There shall be a natural obstruction of trees or
terrain to the rear of the backstop. The target area shall be placed
no less than three feet from the top and sides of the backstop. The
range widths of the target shall be no less than 15 feet, for 50 yards;
25 feet for 100 yards; and 50 feet for 200 yards. No range shall be
situated less than 100 feet from the nearest roadway. No shooting
is allowed between the hours of sunset and sunrise. These regulations
do not apply to indoor shooting ranges.
Any weapon whether loaded or unloaded, which is designed
to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive, and includes
any such weapon commonly referred to as a pistol, revolver, rifle,
gun, machine gun, or shotgun. A weapon which can be made into a firearm
by the insertion of a firing pin, or other similar thing, or repair,
is a firearm.
A rifle or smooth-bored firearm, patch and ball only, that
is loaded through the muzzle with powder or priming charge or flint,
match or wheel lock mechanism.
That part of the City encompassed within the following boundaries:
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Beginning at a point on the border between Biddeford and Saco
in the Saco River, said point also being at or near the Main Street
Bridge;
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Thence running in a generally southeasterly direction, along
the border between Biddeford and Saco to a point on the border that
would intersect to a straight line drawn from the center line easterly
most side of the West Brook outlet;
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Thence running in a generally southwesterly direction to a point
50 feet upland and parallel to the mean high water line of the main
body of the Saco River to a point, said point being on the easterly
most side of the West Brook outlet;
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Thence running in a generally southeasterly direction, 50 feet
upland and parallel to the mean high water line of the main body of
the Saco River to a point, said point being the rock jetty at Hills
Beach.
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Thence running in a generally southeasterly direction, 50 feet
upland and parallel to the mean high water line of the Atlantic Ocean,
to the opening to the Biddeford Pool, more commonly known as "The
Gut";
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Thence running in a generally counter clockwise direction, 50
feet upland and parallel to the mean high water line of the Biddeford
Pool to the opening to the Atlantic Ocean known as "The Gut";
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Thence running in a generally northeasterly direction, 50 feet
upland and parallel to the mean high water line of the Atlantic Ocean
to East Point;
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Thence running in a generally southwesterly direction, 50 feet
upland and parallel to the mean high water line of the Atlantic Ocean
to the Little River;
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Thence running in a generally northerly direction, 50 feet upland
and parallel to the mean high water line of the navigable portion
of the Little River;
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Thence running 50 feet, more or less, to the mean high water
line of the Little River;
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Thence running in a generally southwesterly direction, along
the mean high water line of the Little River to a point, said point
being the intersection of the mean high water line and the extension
of the Biddeford-Kennebunkport Town line;
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Thence running northwesterly along extension of the Biddeford-Kennebunkport
Town Line and the Biddeford-Kennebunkport Town Line, each in part
to a point, said point being the intersection of the Biddeford-Kennebunkport
Town Line and the right-of-way line on the westerly side of Pool Street,
also known as State Route 9;
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Thence running along the last mentioned right-of-way line in
varying directions, to a point, said point being the intersection
of the right-of-way on the southerly side of Pool Street and the southerly
right-of-way line of Meetinghouse Road;
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Thence running in a generally northwesterly direction, along
the southerly right-of-way line of Meetinghouse Road, to a point,
said point being the intersection of the southerly right-of-way line
of Meetinghouse Road and the right-of-way line on the southerly side
of Pool Street;
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Thence running in a generally northwesterly direction, along
the right-of-way line on the southerly side of Pool Street to a point,
said point being the intersection of the right-of-way line on the
southerly side of Pool Street and the easterly bank of west Brook;
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Thence running in a generally southwesterly direction, along
the easterly bank of West Brook to Wilcox Pond;
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Thence running in a generally southerly direction, along the
easterly shore line of Wilcox Pond to the easterly bank of West Brook.
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Thence running in a generally southerly direction, along the
easterly bank of West Brook to a point 1,200 feet, more or less, northeasterly
of the end of Granite Street Extension;
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Thence running southwesterly parallel to Granite Street Extension,
1,800 feet, more or less, to a point 900 feet, more or less, southerly
of the right-of-way at the end of Granite Street Extension;
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Thence running in a generally westerly direction, perpendicular
to the last mentioned line in a northwesterly direction, 2,250 feet,
more or less, to the southerly bank of the southern leg of Richardson
Brook;
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Thence running along the southerly bank of the southern leg
of Richardson Brook to Richardson Brook;
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Thence running in a generally northerly direction, along the
bank of the southerly side of Richardson Brook to a point, said point
being the intersection of the bank on the westerly side of Richardson
Brook and the southwesterly right-of-way line of Precourt Street,
also known as the Turnpike Connector;
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Thence running northwesterly along the southwesterly right-of-way
line of Precourt Street to a point, said point being the intersection
of the southwesterly right-of-way line of Precourt Street and the
southerly right-of-way line of Alfred Street, also known as State
Route 111;
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Thence running in a westerly direction, along the southerly
right-of-way line to a point, said point being the intersection of
the southerly right-of-way line of Alfred Street and the westerly
right-of-way line of Interstate 95, also known as the Maine Turnpike;
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Thence running in a northerly direction, along the westerly
right-of-way line of Interstate 95 to a point, said point being the
intersection of the westerly right-of-way line of Interstate 95 and
the mean high water line of the Saco River;
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Thence running in a generally easterly direction, along the
mean high water line of the Saco River to a point on the westerly
side of the boat launch at Rotary Park;
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Thence running on a perpendicular line to the border between
Biddeford and Saco in the Saco River.
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Thence running in a generally easterly direction along the border
between Biddeford and Saco in the Saco River to the point of beginning.
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Thence running in a northerly direction to a point, said point
being the mean high water line at the western point of Spring Island;
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Thence running in a generally clockwise direction, along the
mean high water line of the Saco River to the easterly point of Spring
Island;
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Thence running in a southerly direction, to a point on the mean
high water line on the southerly bank of the Saco River;
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Thence running in a generally southeasterly direction, along
the mean high water line of the Saco River to a point, said point
being the intersection of the mean high water line and southeasterly
edge of the Main Street Bridge;
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Thence running at or near the southeasterly edge of the Main
Street Bridge, 50 feet more or less, in a southwesterly direction
to the point of beginning.
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This description is intended to describe that portion shown
as a "No discharge zone" on a map entitled "Proposed Firearms Ordinance
Boundaries," dated: January 9, 1997, revised: March 4, 2003, Scale:
1” = 2,000', and Prepared By: The City of Biddeford Engineering
Department. This Plan is recorded with the City of Biddeford Engineering
Department, Plan TD-1169
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A rifled or smooth bore firearm designated to shoot shot
shells, e.g., 10, 12, 16, 20, 28 gauge .410 caliber.
[Ord. of 5-20-1997; Ord. No. 2002.62, 10-1-2002]
A person who violates any of the provisions of this section
is subject to a fine of not less than $500, plus costs, which fines
shall be recovered in a civil action to the use of the City.
[Ord. No. 2003.29, 3-18-2003]
At such time as a review is conducted of the Discharge of Firearms
Ordinance, an ad hoc committee will be convened, appointed by the
Mayor and confirmed by the City Council, to participate in the review
process.
