Ordinance no. 67: An Ordinance to Prohibit the Selling of Dangerous Weapons to Minors, in Morning Appeal, Apr. 18, 1885, at 1, § 1

Ordinance no. 67: An Ordinance to Prohibit the Selling of Dangerous Weapons to Minors, in Morning Appeal, Apr. 18, 1885, at 1, § 1

Abstract

It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or association to sell or dispose of any dirk, dirk knife, sword, sword cane, billy, slung shot, revolver pistol, gun or other dangerous or deadly weapon, to any person under the age o 21 years.

Summary

This ordinance makes it illegal to sell or provide firearms, knives, or other dangerous weapons to anyone under 21 years old. Violators commit a misdemeanor punishable by up to a $20 fine, up to 10 days in city jail, or both.

Law Text

SECTION 1—It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or association, to sell or dispose of any dirk, dirk knife, sword, sword cane, billy, slung shot, revolver pistol, gun or other dangerous or deadly weapon, to any person under the age of 21 years. SECTION 2—Any person violating any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in any sum not exceeding twenty dollars, or imprisonment in the city jail not exceeding ten days, or by both such fine and imprisonment.