[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Burgesses
of the Borough of Newtown 10-1-1985. Amendments noted where applicable.]
For purpose of this ordinance:
The Borough of Newtown.
Any firearm having a barrel less than twelve inches in length,
exclusive of "B.B." pistols or air cartridge pistols.
The discharge of firearms for hunting target shooting or
for any purpose not associated with the enforcement of the laws of
the United States or the State of Connecticut or the lawful protection
by a citizen of his person or property.
A firearm having a barrel more than twelve inches in length
and includes shotguns, but shall not include "B.B" rifles or air cartridge
rifles.
A.
No person shall discharge or cause to be discharged,
including any pistol or rifle, for recreational purposes within the
Borough of Newtown.
B.
The provision of this ordinance shall not apply to
the ceremonial discharge of pistols or rifles by any sheriff, peace
officer or this state, federal marshall or member of the armed forces
of the United States while on parade or while participating in any
function as a part of which firearms are customarily discharged.
Any person violating any provisions of this
ordinance shall be fined the sum of $100 for the first offense and
the sum of $200 for any subsequent offense.
The Warden of the Borough, or his designee or
designees shall be charges with the enforcement of the provisions
of this ordinance and shall develop approximate procedures for its
enforcement and the collection of fines levied.
This ordinance shall become effective on October
1, 1985.
