The City Charter with the Several Laws Amendatory Thereto and the Revised Ordinances of the City of Peoria, Illinois 254 (James M. Cunningham ed., 1857)
Abstract
Prohibited the discharge of any cannon, musket, rifle, fowling-piece, pistol, or other fire-arms or air-guns. Violators fined not less than one but no more than one hundred dollars. Violators also forfeit the weapon.
Summary
Prohibited the discharge of any cannon, musket, rifle, fowling-piece, pistol, or other fire-arms or air-guns. Violators fined not less than one but no more than one hundred dollars. Violators also forfeit the weapon.
Law Text
Sec. 1. That it shall not be lawful for any person in said city, without permission from the mayor or superintendent of police, to fire or discharge any cannon, musket, rifle, fowling-piece, pistol, or other fire-arms or air-guns, except it is done in cases of necessity, or in the performance of a public act of lawful duty, or by military companies when on parade or in the discharge of duty; and every person violating the provisions of this section shall, on conviction, forfeit and pay not less than one dollar nor more than one hundred dollars for every offense.
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