Owing to the density of population within certain
areas of Athens Township, it is a considered opinion of the Board
of Supervisors of Athens Township that the use of firearms within
said areas of Athens Township shall be controlled and prohibited.
As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
FIREARMS
Include but are not limited to shotguns, air rifles, BB guns,
spring guns, pistols and rifles, rim-fire or center-fire.
RESIDENTIALLY POPULATED AREA
The following described areas situate in Athens Township
shall be considered to be "residentially populated areas" within the
meaning of this chapter:
A. An area bounded on the north by South Waverly Borough;
on the east by Sayre Borough and Athens Borough; on the south by Athens
Borough; and on the west by the low-water mark of the east bank of
the Chemung River.
B. An area bounded on the north by the center line of
Satterlee Creek; on the east by the center line of State Highway 080081
and Township Road No. TR 874; on the south by State Highway 080081;
and on the west by the low-water mark along the east shore of the
Susquehanna River.
[Amended 8-28-1996 by Ord. No. 128; 5-28-1997 by Ord. No.
133; 7-30-1997 by Ord. No. 135; 10-27-1999 by Ord. No. 159]
Any person who violates any of the provisions
of this chapter shall be guilty of a summary offense. Upon conviction
thereof, such person shall be subject to a fine of not less than $100
nor more than $500 for each and every violation.