Town of Lawrence, WI Chapter 161 Hunting

[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Lawrence 8-27-2007. Amendments noted where applicable.]

§ 161-1 Hunting near residence.

There shall be no hunting at any time within 300 feet of a residence unless permission is given to the hunter by the owner of the residence.

§ 161-2 Discharge of firearm near school building.

There shall be no discharge of any firearm at any time by anyone other than a duly authorized law enforcement officer in the performance of official duty within a radius of 1,000 feet from a school building.

§ 161-3 Posting of signs.

The Town of Lawrence shall post warning signs indicating no discharge of any firearm at any time around the perimeter of the school building at a radius of 1,000 feet.

§ 161-4 Definitions.

As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

FIREARM

Any weapon from which a shot is fired by the force of an explosion, especially such a weapon small enough to be carried, as a rifle or pistol.

§ 161-5 Violations and penalties. [1]

Violation of this chapter shall be subject to a penalty as provided in § 1-3 of this Code.

[1] Editor's Note: Added at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).