Definitions. In this section, "air gun" means a small-caliber weapon,
either a handgun or a shoulder weapon, from which pellets, bullets
or darts are discharged by the expanding force of compressed air or
gas [carbon dioxide (CO2)]. The term includes
air guns called "air rifles," "BB guns," "gas guns," "spring-operated
guns" and "air pistols."
No person shall discharge any air gun within 500 feet of any home
or residence other than his own; any school or school grounds, whether
private or public; any church or church grounds; any place of public
assembly; or any public park or playground within the County.
Wear, carry, or knowingly transport a concealed air gun, in
a vehicle traveling on a road or parking lot generally used by the
public, highway, waterway, or airway of the County.
Applicability of provisions. This section shall not prohibit the
owner or tenant of any land from discharging any air gun on his land
for the purpose of the protection of his own property or the life
of himself or his family or killing predatory animals which prey upon,
damage or destroy his property, livestock or crops. This section shall
not apply to the discharge of any air gun on any target, trap or skeet
range or shooting area which has been inspected and approved, in writing,
by the County Commissioners or their duly authorized agent. This section
shall not apply to the discharge of any air gun by any person in a
private basement or cellar target range.
Violations and penalties. Any person who is convicted of a violation
of any provision of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and is
subject to a fine of not more than $500.