The Charter and Bylaws of the City of Meriden 135 (1875)

A BY-LAW CONCERNING THE DISCHARGE OF FIRE-ARMS AND FIRE-WORKS. Be it enacted by the Court of Common Council of the City of Meriden: SEC. 1. That no person shall discharge any pistol, gun, cannon, or other fire-arm of any sort or description, within the limits of said city, unless on occasion of some public festivity, and then by permission of the mayor or one of the aldermen of said city, or unless on occasion of military exercises and parade, and then by order of some military officer; and whoever shall discharge any pistol, gun, cannon, or other fire-arm of any sort, contrary to the form and effect of this by-law, shall, for every such offense, forfeit and pay, for the use of the treasury of said city, a fine of five dollars. SEC. 2. That if any person shall discharge any fireworks to the annoyance and serious discomfort of any citizen, he shall forfeit and pay for each offense, the sum of five dollars for the use of the treasury of said city. SEc. 3. If any minor or apprentice shall be guilty of a breach of any of the provisions of this by-law, except as hereinbefore provided, such minor or apprentice shall be liable to pay the forfeitures incurred by this by-law, and may be sued therefor in an action of debt brought in the name of said city, and to and for the use of the treasury of said city.