This chapter shall be cited and may be referred to hereinafter as the
“Discharge of Firearms Law of the Village of Montebello.”
The Village Board of the Village of Montebello hereby adopts regulations
governing the discharge of firearms. These provisions are adopted to protect
the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the Village of Montebello.
[Added 6-22-2005 by L.L. No. 4-2005]
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
FIREARM
Any gun or other instrument which by force of gunpowder or other
explosive expels a missile or projectile capable of killing, wounding or otherwise
inflicting physical damage upon humans, fish, wildlife or other animals.
The areas described below are hereby declared to be areas wherein the
discharge of a firearm is deemed hazardous to the general public or nearby
residents, and, therefore, is prohibited:
A. Prohibited area is all land contained within the Incorporated
Village of Montebello.
B. Lands owned by the Village of Montebello except wherein
a pistol, rifle or target range is operated and maintained by the Police Department
servicing the Village of Montebello.
The provision of this chapter shall not apply to:
A. A law enforcement officer in the performance of his official
duties.
B. The authorized use of a pistol, rifle or target range
regularly operated and maintained by any duly organized membership corporation
and wholly on premises owned, rented or leased by said corporation, but not
within 500 feet of any dwelling except with the permission of the owner of
said dwelling, and provided that said use will be conducted with all due regard
for the safety of the surrounding community.
C. The lawful use of a firearm in the defense of person
or property.
[Amended 6-22-2005 by L.L. No. 4-2005]
The areas designated wherein the discharge of firearms is declared prohibited
shall be posted giving notice of such prohibition.
This chapter supersedes, and is in derogation of, Chapter 12A of the
Code of the Town of Ramapo, County of Rockland, State of New York. This chapter
is enacted by authority of § 20, Subdivision 5, of the Municipal
Home Rule Law and any other law referenced herein as authority herefor.