Ordinance No. 51: To Prevent the Carrying of Deadly Weapons, in The Santa Barbara Daily Press, June 2, 1876, at 1
Abstract
Allowing the mayor to issue a license to carry a concealed weapon to "to any peaceable person whose profession or occupation may require him to be out at late hours of the night."
Summary
This ordinance makes it a misdemeanor to carry concealed deadly weapons without a permit unless the person is a public officer or actively traveling. The mayor may grant permits to individuals who need protection due to late-night work, and violations are punishable by fines between $10 and $100, up to 10 days in jail, or both.
Law Text
SECTION 1. It shall be unlawful for any person, not being a public officer or traveler, or not having a permit from the Mayor, to wear or carry concealed, within this city, any pistol, dirk, or other dangerous or deadly weapon. SEC 2. The mayor may grant written permission to any peaceable person whose profession or occupation may require him to be out at late hours of the night, to carry concealed deadly weapons for his own protection. SEC 3. Such persons and no others shall be deemed travelers within the meaning of this ordinance as may be actually engaged in making a journey at the time. SEC. 4. Violation of any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be punishable by a fine of not less than ten dollars nor more than one hundred dollars, or imprisonment for not more than ten days.
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Categories
CARRY - CONCEALED