[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Cedarhurst
at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I). Amendments
noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Peace and good order — See Ch. 181.
The Board of Trustees of the Village of Cedarhurst hereby determines
that the discharge of firearms, BB guns, pellet guns and the use of explosives
in populated areas is detrimental to the safety and welfare of persons residing
within those areas and is detrimental to the environment due to the noise
created thereby.
It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge or cause to be discharged
any handgun, revolver, shotgun, pistol, gun, rifle or any other firearm that
emits explosive powder bullets, BB's or pellets of any kind, whether
explosive or nonexplosive, or to detonate explosives or fireworks of any kind
within the geographical boundaries of the Village of Cedarhurst.
The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to:
A.
A law enforcement officer in the performance of official
duties.
B.
The lawful use of a firearm, rifle or shotgun in defense
of person or property.
C.
The authorized use of a firearm at any duly licensed
pistol, rifle or target range regularly operated and maintained by any duly
organized not-for-profit corporation and wholly on premises owned, rented
or leased by said corporation, but not within 1,000 feet of any dwelling,
and provided that said use will be conducted with due regard for the safety
of the surrounding community.
D.
Explosive devices that are lawfully used for demolition,
construction, reconstruction or remodeling purposes.
This chapter shall be enforced by the State Police, Sheriff's Department,
Nassau County Police Department or any village inspector, each of which is
hereby authorized and empowered to issue an appearance ticket for any violation
of any provision of this chapter.
