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Ordinance 1973-51 FHD:GKH AN ORDINANCE OF THE UNITED CITY OF THE VILLAGE OF YORKVILLE RESTRICTING AND LIMITING THE DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS WHEREAS, the corporate authorities have considered the advisability of restricting the firing or discharge of any gun, pistol or other firearm within the City Limits of the UNITED CITY OF THE VILLAGE OF YORKVILLE; and WHEREAS, the corporate authorities have determined that it is in the best interests of the UNITED CITY OF THE VILLAGE OF YORKVILLE that such firing or discharging of a gun or pistol or other firearm be restricted as being in the interest of the public health and safety. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the UNITED CITY OF THE VILLAGE OF YORKVILLE, Kendall County, Illinois as follows : Section l: That no person shall fire or discharge any gun, pistol or other firearm within the limits of the UNITED CITY OF THE VILLAGE OF YORKVILLE except upon the premises used by a duly licensed shooting gallery, a gun club or a rifle club, or upon prior application to the Chief of Police of the UNITED CITY OF THE VILLAGE OF YORKVILLE and prior written approval by the said Chief of Police of the UNITED CITY OF THE VILLAGE OF YORKVILLE; and provided further that the provisions of this Section shall not apply to the discharge of firearms by Police or other officers in the discharge of their duties . Section 2 : That any person convicted of firing or discharging any gun, pistol or other firearm within the limits of the City shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Section 3 : That any Ordinance or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. f Section 4 : That the City Clerk shall certify the adoption of the Ordinance and cause the same to be published as required by law; this Ordinance shall take effect after publication. Passed this day ofe.�e.a,�3ciz A.D. 197`3 . C ' y Clerk Approved this _1L day of A.D. 197_. 6�4 Z, MMayor / -2-