[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village
of Chestnut Ridge 5-19-1988 by L.L. No. 6-1988. Amendments noted where applicable.]
The Board of Trustees of the Village of Chestnut Ridge hereby
determines that the discharge of firearms in populated areas is detrimental
to the safety and welfare of persons residing in those area.
It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge or cause to
be discharged any handgun, revolver, shotgun, rifle, or any other
firearm that emits explosive powder or pellets of any kind, whether
explosive or not, within the geographical boundaries of the Village
of Chestnut Ridge.
The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to:
A.
A law enforcement officer in the performance of his official duties.
B.
The lawful use of a firearm in defense of person or property.
C.
The authorized use of a pistol, rifle or target range regularly operated
and maintained by any duly organized membership corporation and wholly
on premise owned, rented or leased by said corporation, but not within
1,000 feet of any dwelling, and provided that said use will be conducted
with due regard for the safety of the surrounding community.
The Code Enforcement Officer of the Village of Chestnut Ridge
is hereby authorized to issue appearance tickets for the violation
of any provision of this chapter.
Any person violating any provision of this chapter shall be
subject to a fine not to exceed $1,000 and/or imprisonment for a period
not to exceed 15 days.
