CITY OF
HOMER,
ORDINANCE 06-52
McLay/Shadle
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF HOMER, ALASKA
AMENDING HOMER CITY CODE SECTIONS 5.28.040 AND 5.30.020 TO ALLOW, UNDER CERTAIN
CIRCUMSTANCES, THE USE OF AIR POWERED PELLET GUNS AND BOWS AND ARROWS FOR
HUNTING GAME WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS.
WHEREAS, Citizens have asked for
permission to use pellet guns and bows and arrows for hunting, target practice,
sport shooting, and the control of noxious animals within the City limits; and
WHEREAS, Under proper restrictions such use
does not appear to be a hazard to the public health, safety, and welfare; and
WHEREAS,
Target practicing within city limits is presently legal.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF
Section
1. Homer City Code Section 5.28.040 Definitions is hereby amended to read
as follows:
5.28.040
Definitions. “Firearm”, means a
weapon, including a pistol, revolver, rifle or shotgun, either loaded or
unloaded, operable or inoperable, designed for discharging by explosive cartridge or powder a shot capable of causing
death or serious injury.
Section
2. Homer City Code Section 5.30.020 Hunting
Prohibited is hereby amended to read as follows:
5.30.020
Hunting Prohibited. Hunting game
within the boundaries of the City of with bow and arrow or by any other means is prohibited. except as allowed by the State Board of
Game and only with air powered pellet guns or bows and arrows at a distance
from structures exceeding 500 feet.
Section
3. This Ordinance is of a permanent
and general character and shall be included in the Homer City Code.
ENACTED
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF HOMER,
CITY
OF
_______________________
JAMES
C. HORNADAY, MAYOR
ATTEST:
_____________________________
MARY L. CALHOUN, CMC, CITY CLERK
YES:
NO:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
First
Public Hearing:
Second
Effective Date:
Reviewed and Approved as to form and content:
_________________________ _______________________
Walt E. Wrede, City Manager Gordon J. Tans, City Attorney
Date: ________________ Date:
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Fiscal Note: NA