[HISTORY: Adopted by the Common Council of the City of Amsterdam 9-7-1993
by L.L. No. 2-1993. Amendments noted where applicable.]
The City of Amsterdam, through its Common Council and in its proprietary
capacity, declares that it is necessary, for the security, safety, protection
and well-being of the public, its employees and its property, to place restrictions
on the bearing and possession of firearms and other dangerous weapons and
instruments by individuals while entering into and being present in buildings
owned, leased and operated by the City of Amsterdam.
This chapter prohibits any individual from bearing or having in his
or her possession, either openly or concealed, any firearm, gun, explosive
device or substance, lethal or debilitating chemical or gas, or any dangerous
or deadly weapon or instrument of any description, including but not limited
to a handgun, pistol, target pistol, revolver, rifle, shotgun, dangerous knife,
dagger, dirk, razor, stiletto, imitation pistol or other items defined by
the Penal Law of New York State while entering into or while being present
in any building owned, leased or operated by the City of Amsterdam.
This chapter shall not apply to any authorized peace officer or police
officer, as defined in the New York State Criminal Procedure Law, or any other
authorized official of the city, county, state or federal government.
Failure to comply with this chapter shall be punishable by confinement
in the Montgomery County Jail for a term not to exceed three months and/or
a fine not to exceed $500.
