[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Selectmen of the Town of
Winchester 9-18-1995 (§ 168
of the prior compilation). Amendments noted where applicable.]
No person shall discharge, or cause to be discharged, any firearm
as defined in Section 53a-3(19) of the Connecticut Penal Code within
500 feet of any building used for human habitation or the keeping
of animals without the permission of the owner or resident of such
building.
Section 228-1 shall not apply to the following:
A.
Peace officers as defined in Section 53a-3(9) of the Connecticut
Penal Code and Animal Control Officers, when acting in the performance
of their duties.
B.
Persons acting to protect themselves, others or domestic animals
when such persons or animals are being attacked by wild animals.
C.
Persons acting in compliance with C.G.S. § 22-358 while
protecting themselves or domestic animals from attack by dogs or cats.
D.
Members of the military acting under orders of a military officer
on the occasion of military exercises or parades.
Any person violating § 228-1 shall be fined $200.
