[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Meeting of the Town of Dartmouth
as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Adopted 5-24-2000, approved
6-22-2000 (§ 62.3 of the 2011 General By-Laws)]
No person, other than a parent, guardian or adult who has custody
and control of the minor, shall sell, provide or furnish a paint ball
gun to a minor unless the minor has a permit issued by the Chief of
Police or his designee, in his possession. Whoever violates this section
shall be punished by a fine of not less than $150 and not more than
$300. A second or subsequent offense shall be punished by a fine of
$300.
[Amended 6-7-2011, approved
9-15-2011]
A.
No minor shall have a paint ball gun in their possession or discharge
same in any place in the Town of Dartmouth to which the public has
a right of access unless that minor either:
B.
The Chief of Police or his designee shall issue a permit to carry
a paint ball gun under this By-Law to any person under the age of
18 provided a parent or person having legal custody of the minor assents
in writing by signing the permit to that effect. A permit for this
purpose shall not be denied or revoked without just cause and an opportunity
for hearing before the Chief of Police or his designee.
C.
Whoever violates this section shall be punished by a fine of not
less than $100 and not more than $200. A second or subsequent offense
shall be punished by a fine of not less than $200 and not more than
$300.
[Amended 6-7-2011, approved
9-15-2011]
Definitions for the Purposes of this By-Law:
Person under the age of 18 years of age.
An instrument or implement capable of propelling and projecting
a projectile by means of air pressure or other means of propulsion
which projectile leaves a distinguishing mark, stain or color upon
impact which may be indelible or may be temporary in nature.
[Adopted 5-24-2000, approved
6-22-2000 (§ 74.6 of the 2011 General By-Laws)]
No person shall discharge a paint ball gun into, from or across
any public way, or any way to which the public has a right of access;
nor shall any person discharge a paint ball gun into, upon or from
any private property without the express permission of the owner(s)
or person(s) in control of the private property. Whoever violates
this section may be punished by a fine of not less than $100 and not
more than $200. A second or subsequent offense shall be punished by
a fine of not less than $200 and not more than $300.