An Ordinance to Prohibit the Carrying of Concealed Deadly Weapons, in St. Helena Star, December 9, 1884, at 2
Abstract
Prohibited the concealed carry of any pistol, dirk, sword, slung-shot, or other dangerous or deadly weapon. Violators fined not less than ten nor more than fifty dollars or imprisoned not less than one day nor more than thirty days.
Summary
This St. Helena ordinance makes it a misdemeanor for anyone other than a peace officer to carry concealed deadly weapons without permission, with penalties including fines ($10–$50) or jail time (10–30 days). The President of the Board of Trustees may grant one-year permits to individuals who need protection due to late-night work, repeals a prior ordinance, and takes effect ten days after publication.
Law Text
The Board of Trustees of the Town of St. Helena do hereby ordain as follows: Section One- Every person, not being a peace officer, who shall within the corporate limits of the town of St. Helena, carry or wear concealed any pistol, dirk, sword, slung-shot or other dangerous or deadly weapon, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined in any sum not less than ten nor more than fifty dollars or by imprisonment not less than ten days nor more than thirty days. Section Two- Provided that the President of the Board of Trustees 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, such permission not to extend beyond one year. Section Third—Ordinance number fourteen is hereby repealed. This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force ten days from the first publication.
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Categories
CARRY - CONCEALED