As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
FIREARM
A shotgun, rifle, revolver, pistol or any other device which
emits a projectile by the force of an explosion.
WEAPON
A bow and arrow, crossbow, blow gun, sling shot, CO2 gun, air gun, BB gun, or any other device which emits
a projectile with a force other than an explosion.
Subject to the restrictions of state law, the foregoing provisions of §
106-1 shall not apply to:
A. A police officer acting in discharge of their duties; or
B. Any owner when reasonably necessary for the protection of life or
property or both, or in the act of self-defense.
C. The owner of a parcel of land or the owner's authorized agent
to use a bow and arrow or crossbow on such parcel of land, and any
adjoining parcel of land, if applicable, provided:
(1) The individual using the bow and arrow or crossbow holds a valid
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation hunting license
with a bow hunting privilege; and
(2) The landowner(s) is in possession of a valid New York State Department
of Environmental Conservation deer damage permit; and
(3) The individual has, if applicable, obtained the prior written consent
from any neighboring owner of land intended to be entered upon for
the purpose of using a bow and arrow or crossbow pursuant to this
section; and
(4) The landowner or the landowner's authorized agent notifies the
Village of Old Westbury Police Department at least two business days
prior to when the landowner, or its agent, executes the deer damage
permit, and follows the protocols requested by the Village of Old
Westbury Police Department which shall supervise all such activities.
No member of a military organization or any other persons shall
discharge a cannon or other piece of artillery without a permit from
the Mayor of the Village so to do. The provision of this section shall
not be operative on July 4 of each year.
The carrying of any exposed firearm or weapon within the Village
limits shall be presumptive evidence of a violation of this chapter.
Any person violating any provision of this chapter shall pay
a penalty of not more than $5,000, and in addition thereto, such violation
shall constitute and is hereby declared to be disorderly conduct,
and any person violating the same shall be and is hereby declared
to be a disorderly person.