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Green Lake County, WI
 
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[Adopted 2-19-2008 by Ord. No. 918-08]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
DANGEROUS WEAPON
Has the meaning specified in § 939.22(10), Wis. Stats.
PROHIBITED AREA
Dangerous weapons are not allowed within any Green Lake County owned buildings. This prohibition does not apply to Green Lake County parks or to the outbuilding structures or restrooms at those parks.
[Amended 10-18-2011 by Ord. No. 1002-2011]
A. 
No person may carry, possess or use any dangerous weapon on or in a prohibited area, except for law enforcement purposes or with the written approval of the Sheriff or a designee appointed by the Sheriff.
B. 
No person may display or portray as real any object that resembles a dangerous weapon on or in a prohibited area, except with the written approval of the Sheriff or a designee appointed by the Sheriff.
C. 
The following statutes defining offenses against the peace and good order of the state are adopted by reference to define offenses against the peace and good order of the County, provided the penalty for commission of such offenses hereunder shall be limited to a forfeiture and costs imposed as set forth below. Any future amendments, revisions or modifications of the statutes incorporated herein by reference are intended to be made part of this Code.
Statute Section
Subject
941.20
Endangering safety by use of dangerous weapon
941.21
Disarming a peace officer
941.23
Carrying concealed weapon
941.235
Carrying firearm in public building
941.237
Carrying handgun where alcohol beverages may be sold and consumed
941.24
Possession of switchblade knife
941.295
Possession of electric weapon
941.2965
Restrictions on use of facsimile firearms
941.297
Sale or distribution of imitation firearms
A. 
Any person who violates § 192-26 above is subject to a forfeiture (exclusive of costs) of not more than $500.
B. 
Dangerous weapons in violation of this article may be confiscated and removed from a prohibited area by an officer.
[Added 10-18-2011 by Ord. No. 1002-2011]
Legal posting for dangerous weapons prohibition shall be posted on all Green Lake County buildings in conjunction with any state law requirements.