§ 8.402. Carrying or discharging of guns by person under 16 years of age; penalty.  


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  • (a)

    It shall be unlawful for any person under the age of 16 years not legally engaged in hunting game in that area not within the Metropolitan District to carry or discharge a gun whatsoever at any time within the County unless under the immediate supervision of a person 18 years of age or over at the time of shooting.

    (b)

    This section shall not apply to persons under 16 years of age carrying or discharging guns in areas not within the Metropolitan District which expel projectiles by gas, compressed air, spring or elastic power, where the persons have completed a course approved by the Department of Police in the safe operation of guns. The course completion shall be evidenced by a certificate to be issued by the Department of Police and shall be displayed upon reasonable demand by a Law Enforcement Officer.

    (c)

    A Law Enforcement Officer may impound the gun of any person who shall violate the provisions of this section.

(C.B. 33, 1976)