[Ord. 86-341 § 1
(part)]
"Dangerous weapon" shall mean any instrument or device designed
primarily for use in inflicting death or injury upon a human being
or animal, and which is capable of inflicting death upon a human being
when used in the manner for which it was designed. Additionally, any
instrument or device of any sort whatsoever which is actually used
in such a manner as to indicate that the defendant intends to inflict
death or serious injury upon the other, and which, when so used, is
capable of inflicting death upon a human being, is a dangerous weapon.
Dangerous weapons include, but are not limited to, any offensive weapon,
pistol, revolver, or other firearm, dagger, razor, stiletto or knife
having a blade of three inches or longer in length, or nanchaku, sai,
kama, tonfa, throwing star, butterfly knife or brass knuckles.
[Ord. 96-155 § 1; Ord. 86-341 § 1 (part)]
No person shall sell, give, or otherwise supply dangerous weapons
as defined in Section 9.42.010 to any person knowing or having reasonable
cause to believe that person to be under 18 years of age.
[Ord. 96-155 § 2; Ord. 86-341 § 1 (part)]
Unless excepted by Chapter 724 of the 1995 Code of Iowa, any
person who has a knife which has a blade at least three inches in
length but not exceeding five inches in length or a dangerous weapon
as defined in Section 9.42.010 in his or her possession or control
within the limits of the City commits a simple misdemeanor offense.
[Ord. 86-41 § 1
(part)]
Anyone violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall
be guilty of a simple misdemeanor and, upon conviction, be subject
to imprisonment not exceeding 30 days, or a fine not exceeding $100.
