(a)
Prohibition.
It shall be unlawful for any person to
engage in any commercial activity or sell or solicit for sale merchandise
on public streets, roadways, or rights-of-way within the corporate
limits of the city.
(b)
Defense to prosecution.
It shall be a defense to prosecution if the person is conducting activities pursuant to a valid permit issued pursuant to article 5.03 [5.02] of this code.
(c)
Penalty.
Any person who violates any portion of this
section is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall upon conviction be subject
to a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00). Each incident
that violates this section shall be considered a separate offense.
(Ordinance 06-O-67, secs. 2–4,
adopted 9/25/2006; 2009 Code,
sec. 8.01.001)
(a)
Prohibited.
It is unlawful for any person in the city
to fire off or discharge any firearm of any description except as
may be permitted by the laws of the state or of the United States.
(b)
Definitions.
For the purpose of this section, “firearm”
shall mean any handgun, rifle, shotgun, machine gun, pellet gun or
other device which is designed, made or adapted to expel a projectile
through a barrel by using the energy generated by an explosive charge,
cartridge, compressed air or other gases or mechanical device.
(c)
Exceptions.
The prohibitions contained in subsection (a) of this section shall not apply to:
(1)
Any conduct that is made an offense under the Texas Penal Code.
(2)
Acts of defense of persons and property on premises under one’s
control as are lawful under the Penal Code of the state.
(3)
Certified state peace officers or military personnel in the performance
of their official duties.
(4)
Pistol matches in a fully enclosed pistol range which receive advance
specific approval from the city council.
(5)
Discharging firearms in a shooting gallery or gunsmith’s establishment
provided such establishment has received proper city council approval
for operation.
(6)
The use of blank cartridges for show or theatrical productions or
for signal or ceremonial purposes in school athletics or sports.
(7)
Any animal control or wildlife management official performing duties
authorized by the city council.
(8)
Any permission authorized by resolution on a temporary basis by the
city council when necessary to protect health, safety, and welfare.
(d)
Penalty.
Any person who violates any portion of this
section is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall upon conviction be subject
to a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00). Each incident
that violates this section shall be considered a separate offense.
(Ordinance 06-O-51, secs. 2, 3,
adopted 7/10/2006; 2009 Code,
sec. 8.01.002)
