§ 66-26. Bows and arrows and broadhead hunting arrows prohibited.

(a)

As used in this subsection, the term "broadhead hunting arrows" shall mean arrows fitted with a broad metal, plastic, brass or other type of hard-finished tip which is commonly used to shoot animals, fish and birds. It shall be unlawful for anyone to shoot or propel a broadhead hunting arrow by any type of bow within the city limits.

(b)

All other types of bows and arrows may be used lawfully within the city with the following exceptions and conditions:

(1)

It shall be unlawful for any person to shoot any arrow on or over any easement, street, alley, park, road, highway, right-of-way or over the private property line of someone other than himself without the consent of such person.

(2)

No arrow shall be used within the city without the user thereof first placing his name, street or residence address and the city of his residence on such arrow with indelible ink or in a manner that is easily read and is not such to be easily removed by the elements.

(3)

No person shall shoot any type of arrow on public school grounds, public parks, church grounds or cemeteries, unless the person has the approval of the person in charge of such grounds.

(c)

Any person who shall violate this section shall upon conviction be punished as provided in section 1-14.

(Code 1967, § 17-1.1; Ord. No. 865, §§ 1, 2, 5, 4-27-67)