ORDINANCE 202

ORDINANCE DECLARING THE DISCHARGE OF A FIREARM IN THE CITY LIMITS OF RAMONA, KANSAS UNLAWFUL

WHEREAS, it is in the interest of the health, safety and welfare of residents and all persons coming within the City of Ramona, Kansas, that the City adopt an Ordinance declaring the firing of firearms in the city limits unlawful; and

THEREFORE, be it ordained by the governing body of the City of Ramona, Kansas;

Section 1. Definitions

Unlawful discharge of a firearm is the reckless discharge of a firearm within or into the corporate limits of the City of Ramona, Kansas.

Section 2. Actions Allowed

This Ordinance shall not apply to the discharge of a firearm within the corporate limits of the City of Ramona, Kansas, if:

  1. The firearm is discharged in the lawful defense of one’s person, another person or one’s property;
  2. The firearm is discharged at a private or public shooting range approved by the City;
  3. The firearm is discharged to lawfully take wildlife unless prohibited by the department of wildlife, parks and tourism or the governing body of the City;
  4. The firearm is discharged by authorized law enforcement officers, animal control officers, or a person who has a wildlife control permit issued by the Kansas department of wildlife, parks and tourism;
  5. The firearm is discharged by special permit of the Sheriff;
  6. The firearm is discharged using blanks; or
  7. The firearm is discharged in lawful self-defense or defense of another person against an animal attack. (K.S.A. Supp. 21-6308a.)

Section 3. Penalty

Unlawful discharge of a firearm is a Class B Misdemeanor. A fine of up to $1,000.00 and a jail term of up to six (6) months may be ordered by the Judge of the Municipal Court may be ordered.

Passed and approved by the governing body of the City of Ramona, Kansas, this 19th day of June, 2017.

Signed by: Byron Noeth, Mayor
 
 
ATTEST:
Jessica Gilbert
City Clerk
 
Approved as to form:
Brian L. Bina, City Attorney

Unlawful discharge of a firearm is a Class B Misdemeanor. A fine of up to $1,000.00 and a jail term of up to six (6) months may be ordered by the Judge of the Municipal Court may be ordered.