[HISTORY: Derived from Sec. 3-21 of the 2002 Revised General
Ordinances, adopted by the Township Council of the Township of Clark 12-16-2002 by Ord. No.
02-27; amended in its entirety at time of adoption
of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I). Subsequent amendments
noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Peace and good order — See Ch. 244.
The discharge of any firearms, bow and arrow, crossbow, slingshot,
air gun, spring gun, gas gun or any other device which impels a projectile
through the use of force is prohibited in the Township of Clark.
The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to:
A.Â
Any duly appointed law officer in the course of his or her official
duty.
B.Â
The use of firearms when necessary for the preservation of human
life.
C.Â
The use
of firearms when hunting in conformity with the applicable laws and
regulations of the State of New Jersey.
D.Â
Use of
a firearm on a licensed pistol, rifle or firearm range and under the
supervision of the Police Department.
Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions
of this chapter shall, upon conviction, be subject to the penalties
in N.J.S.A. 23:4-16.