Chapter 9.16 - DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS

Footnotes:

--- (1) --- Editor's note— Ord. No. 2014-20, adopted Sept. 3, 2014, amended Ch. 9.16 in its entirety, in effect repealing and reenacting said chapter to read as set out herein. The former Ch. 9.16, §§ 9.16.010—9.16.070, pertained to weapons and explosives and derived from Ord. No. 282, §§ 1—5, adopted in 1993; Ord. No. 97-16, § 2; and Ord. No. 2006-03.

9.16.010 - Definitions.#

"Firearm" means a pistol, revolver, shotgun, short-barreled shotgun, rifle or short-barreled rifle, or a device that could be used as a dangerous weapon from which is expelled a projectile by action of an explosion, whether produced by gunpowder, black powder or other fuels.

"Sworn law enforcement officer" means a United States marshal, a federal official authorized to carry a firearm, or a peace officer of this or any other jurisdiction.

(Ord. No. 2014-20, 9-3-2014)

9.16.020 - Discharge of firearms prohibited within city limits—Exceptions.#

A.

In cases not amounting to a violation of state law, it is unlawful to discharge any firearm within the city limits of the city of South Salt Lake, except:

1.

In self-defense, or defense of personal property as defined in Utah Code;

2.

In the case of any sworn law enforcement officer, in the performance of that officer's duty; or

3.

At a duly licensed shooting gallery or range.

B.

A violation of this section is a Class B misdemeanor.

(Ord. No. 2014-20, 9-3-2014)