95-21Final Revision 6/6/95
CITY OF OTSEGO
COUNTY OF WRIGHT
STATE OF MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO: 95-21
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO THE
DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS AND HUNTING IN THE CITY OF OTSEGO,
MINNESOTA
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OTSEGO ORDAINS.
Section 1. Chapter 7 of the Otsego City Code (Police and Public Safety) is
hereby amended to add the following:
SECTION 1
FIREARM AND HUNTING REGULATIONS
SECTION:
7-1-1:
Discharge and Carrying Firearms Regulated
7-1-2:
Definitions
7-1-3:
Permitted Use of Firearms within the No -Discharge Zone
7-1-4:
Permitted Use of Firearms outside the No -Discharge Zone
7-1-5:
Prohibitions
7-1-6:
Dangerous Weapons
7-1-7-A:
Designated No -Discharge Zone
7-1-7-B:
Map
7-1-8:
Penalties
7-1-1: DISCHARGE AND CARRYING FIREARMS REGULATED:
7-1-2: DEFINITIONS:
CARRY: The handling or transportation of a firearm concealed -or otherwise
outside a person's domicile.
DANGEROUS
WEAPONS: Slingshot, clubs, blackjacks, spring guns, brass or metal knuckles or
any knife with a switch blade which opens automatically under
spring pressure with a button or release mechanism or by any other
mechanical contrivance.
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DISCHARGE: The firing or shooting of any firearm.
DISMANTLED
FIREARM: Any unloaded firearm or bow which is dismantled in such a manner
so as to prevent discharge.
ENCASED
FIREARM: Any unloaded firearm or bow, placed in a case which is tied or
otherwise secured in the manner provided.
FINE SHOT: Shot sizes F through No. 12 inclusive.
FIREARM: "Firearms" shall mean any device from which may be fired or
ejected, one or more solid projectiles by means of a cartridge or
shell or by the action of an explosive substance; or for which the
propelling force is a spring, elastic band, carbon dioxide, air or
other gas or vapor.
LANDOWNER: Any person, group, firm or corporation owning, leasing or legally
controlling any lands within the territorial limits of the City.
SINGLE
PROJECTILE: Any single projectile, whether contained in a metallic, paper, plastic
or other cartridge including any method of loading a muzzle loader
which results in a single projectile being discharged.
SUITABLE
BACKSTOP: Any natural or manmade barrier of sufficient mass, size or
construction to wholly contain the projectile being discharged.
WRITTEN
PERMISSION: The following information must be included: The full name.
address, date of birth and signature of the person authorized to hunt
or discharge a firearm; the full name, address, and signature of the
landowner.
7.1.3: PERMITTED USE OF FIREARMS WITHIN THE NO -DISCHARGE
ZONE. The discharge or carrying of firearms that are not encased or dismantled
is permitted under the following circumstances so long as no innocent party is
endangered unless otherwise prohibited by State or Federal law.
A. By law enforcement officers in the line of duty or military personnel
in the line of duty or persons with a lawfully issued and currently
valid "permit to carry a pistol' as defined by Minnesota Statute
624.714.
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B. By any person to resist or prevent an offense which that person
reasonably believes exposes himself or another to great bodily harm
or death.
C. By a certified Firearms Safety Training Instructor while
participating in a Department of Natural Resources approved
Firearms Safety Program.
D. By any person while participating in a Department of Natural
Resources approved Firearms Safety Program.
E. By any person authorized to do so in writing by the Wright County
Sheriff for the destruction of diseased, injured or dangerous
birds, animals or reptiles.
F. By any person on a rifle, trap, archery or target range established in
accordance with the City's Zoning Ordinances or as part of a City -
sponsored activity.
G. By any person possessing, transporting or carrying handguns as
specifically allowed by State law.
H. By any person slaughtering farm animals which they own or with
the permission of the owner.
L By any person target practicing with a bow and arrow with target
tips only, BB or pellet gun with parental supervision under the age
of 18, against a suitable backstop, at least two hundred (200) feet
from all buildings, unless the buildings are owned by them or unless
they have the owner's permission carried on their person. Bow and
arrow target practice may also take place within the confines of a
building if a suitable backstop is used.
J. By any person participating in a special hunting season, which
season may not conflict with State law or regulations. established
the City Council for the purpose of wildlife management. The
season shall be established by the City Council when, based upon
competent professional advice such as a conservation officer, a
season is needed to reduce an animal population. The Council may
authorize the use of single projectiles as part of the special hunt
regulations set forth in the resolution.
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7.1.4: PERMITTED USE OF FIREARMS OUTSIDE THE DESIGNATED NO -
DISCHARGE ZONE. In addition to the conditions set forth is section 7.1.3, the
discharge or carrying of firearms is permitted under the following circumstances so
long as no innocent party is endangered unless otherwise prohibited by State or
Federal law.
A. By any person using projectiles for target practice provided that the
projectiles are stopped by a suitable backstop and provided further
that the discharge occurs at least five hundred (500) feet from all
buildings, unless owned by them or with the owner's written
permission carried on their person.
B. By any person hunting with a single projectile in accordance with
State and Federal regulations and provided further that the
discharge occurs at least five hundred (500) feet from all buildings,
unless owned by them or with the owner's written permission
carried on their person.
C. By any person hunting or target shooting with a shotgun using fine
shot at least five (500) feet from all buildings, unless owned by
them or with the owner's written permission carried on their person.
7.1.5: PROHIBITIONS: Except as specifically allowed in Section 7.1.3 & 7.1.4.
A. The discharge of a firearm is prohibited.
B. Hunting using a firearm with a single projectile or with a BB gun is
prohibited.
C. Carrying or discharge of a firearm by any person under the age of
fourteen (14) is prohibited except when accompanied by parent,
adult guardian or certified safety training instructor.
D. The aiming of any firearm, whether loaded or not, at or towards
any human being is hereby prohibited.
E. The carrying of an uncased firearm in a motor vehicle, in a place or
area open to the public, or in any private place or area unless the
private place or area is owned by the person carrying the firearm or
with the owner's permission is prohibited.
F. No person shall discharge a firearm while traveling on or using a
wild, scenic, or recreational river, except for the purpose of hunting
during those times and in those areas in which hunting for protected
animals is allowed.
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7.1.6: DANGEROUS WEAPONS:
A. Weapons Prohibited: No minor under the age of 18 shall wear
under his clothes, conceal about his person or within a motor
vehicle, display in a threatening manner, or sell, offer for sale or
carry or use any dangerous weapon.
B. Exceptions: The prohibition of this Section shall not be construed
to forbid any law enforcement officer from carrying or using
dangerous weapons in the proper discharge of his or her duties.
7.1.7.A: DESIGNATED NO DISCHARGE ZONE: The City Council shall cause to
be published a map designating the areas within the City where no
discharge is allowed. Such map shall be published no later than 1
September on an annual basis. Discharge in areas not designated
on the map for discharge is prohibited.
7.1.7.B: MAP: See attached map
7.1.8: PENALTIES: Any person who violates provisions of this Ordinance upon
conviction shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be
punished in accordance with the provision for misdemeanor penalty
under State law as amended, plus costs of prosecution, for each
offense.
Section 2. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage and publication. .
Adopted by the City Council, this 24TH day of July 1995.
ATTEST:
Norman F. Freske, Mayor
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Publish: Star News 8/9/95
Post: 7/28/95
CITY OF OTSEGO COUNTY OF WRIGHT vit of Publication
STATE OF MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE N06 96-21
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING
REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO
THE DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS
AND HUNTING IN THE CITY OF
OTSEGO, MINNESOTA
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF OTSEGO ORDAINS:
Section 1. Chapter 7 of the Otsego
City Code (Police and Public Safety) is
hereby amended to add the following:
SECTION 1
FIREARM AND HUNTING
N TING
REGULATINS
SECTION: 0
7-1-1: Discharge and Carrying
Firearms Regulated
7-1-2: Definitions
7-1-3: Permitted Use of Firearms
within the No -Discharge Zone
7-1-4: Permitted Use of Firearms
outside the No -Discharge Zone
7-1-6: Prohibitions
7-1-6: Dangerous Weapons
7-1-7-A: Designated No -Discharge
Zone
7-1-7-13: Map
7-1-8: Penalties
7-14: DISCHARGE AND CARRY-
ING FIREARMS REGULATED:
7-1-2: DEFINITIONS:
CARRY: The handling or transporta-
tion of a firearm concealed. or, other-
wise outside a person's domicile.
DANGEROUS WEAPONS:
Slingshot,. clubs, blackjacks, spring
guns, brass or metal knuckles or any
knife with a switch blade with opens
automatically, under spring pressure
with a button or release mechanism or
by any other mechanical contrivance.
'DISCHARGE: The firing or shooting
of,any firearm.
DISMANTLED FIREARM: Any
unloaded firearm or bow which is dis-
mantled in such a manner so as to
prevent discharge. '
ENCASED FIREARM: Any
unloaded 'firearm or bow, placed in a
case which is tied or otherwise
secured in the manner provided.
FINE SHOT: Shot sizes F through
No: 12 inclusive.
FIREARM: "Firearms" shall mean
any device from which may be fired or
ejected, one or more solid projectiles
by means of a cartridge or shell or by
the action of Wri explosive substance;
or for which the propelling force is a
spring, elastic band, carbon dioxide,
air or other gas or vapor.
LANDOWNER: Any person, group,
firm or corporation owning,ands sing or
legally controlling any l
the territorial limits of the City.
SINGLE PROJECTILE:Any single
projectile, whether contained in a
metallic, paper, plastic or other car-
tridge including any method of load-
ing a muzzle loader which results in a
single projectile being discharged.
SUITABLE BACKSTOP: Any natur-
al or manmade barrier of. sufficient
mass, size or construction, to wholly
contain the projectile being dis-
charged:
WRITTEN PERMISSION:. The fol-
lowing inform&dbft'hiiift be, included*
The full name; address, date of birth
and signature of the person autho-
rized to hunt or discharge a firearm;
the full name, address and signature
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STATE OF MINNESOTA )
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COUNTY OF SHERBURNE)
being duly sworn, on oath says
is the publisher or
authorized agent and employee of the publisher of the newspa-
per known as The Elk River Star News, and has full knowledge
of the facts which are stated below:
(A) The newspaper has complied with all the requirements
constituting qualification as a qualified newspaper, as provided
by Minnesota Statute 331A.02, 331A.07, and other applicable
laws, as amended.
(B) The printed _
which is attached was cut from the columns of said newspaper,
and was printed and published once each week, for / suc-
cessive weeks; it was first published on Wednesday, the
day of , 19 cand was thereafter
printed and p lished on every Wednesday to and including
Wednesday, the day of 119 ;
and printed below is a copy of the lower case alphabet from A to
Z, both inclusive, which is hereby acknowledged as being the size
and kind of type used in the composition and publication of the
notice.
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