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in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
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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
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MMayor /
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