J. Nelson Wisner, Ordinances and By-Laws of the Corporation of Martinsburg 26 (1875)
Abstract
The ordinance prohibited storing more than 25 pounds of gunpowder or rock powder in any building without special permission from the town council. Violators were subject to a $5–$10 fine.
Law Text
SEC. 12. It shall not be lawful for any person to keep in any shop, store, warehouse or other house or building within this town, without the special permission or authority from the Council, a greater quantity of gun or rock. powder at any one time than twenty-five pounds; and every person offending against the provision of this section shall forfeit and pay to the town a fine of not less than five nor more than ten dollars.
Description
Categories
GUNPOWDER - STORAGE