HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances - 1994-11 - Amending section 9.20.010 of the EWMC relating to fire arms - 7/18/1994ORDINANCE NO.94-II
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EAST WENATCHEE,WASHINGTON,
AMENDING SECTION 9.20.010 OF THE EAST WENATCHEE MUNICIPAL
CODE,EXEMPTING THE CITY OF EAST WENATCHEE FROM THE
PROHIBITION OF SUBSECTION (4)OF RCW 9.41.050 RELATING TO
FIRE ARMS AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS,The City of East Wenatchee is a rural community where
hunting,fishing,and other outdoor recreational pursuits are
popular and an integral part of our culture and economy,and,
WHEREAS,The discharge of fire arms is an important component
of outdoor recreation,and,
WHEREAS,Hunting and target rifles have been carried
responsibly and openly by our citizens on rifle racks in motor
vehicles for many years and the City Council finds no reason why
this practice should not continue,and,
WHEREAS,RCW 9.41.050 as amended by ESHB 2319 adds a new
subsection (4)prohibiting the carrying of rifles openly in a
vehicle which would end the current practice,and
WHEREAS,Subsection (6)of RCW 9.41.050 empowers the City
council of the City of East Wenatchee to exempt the City of East
Wenatchee from the Prohibitions set forth in Subsection (4)of RCW
9.41.050 as amended by ESHB 2319,
NOW,THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST WENATCHEE,WASHINGTON,DO
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
section 1.
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KSA21948.1010070.166-002
section 9.20.010
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of the East Wenatchee
Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
9.20.010 Firearms and dangerous weapons--
prohibitions.
A.The following state statutes,including
all future amendments,except as otherwise
provided in Subsection (B)of this section are
adopted by reference.
RCW 9.41.010
9.41.050
9.41.060
9.41.080
9.41.098
9.41.100
9.41.120
9.41.130
9.41.140
9.41.150
9.41.170
9.41.230
9.41.240
9.41.250
9.41.260
9.41.270
9.41.280
Terms defined.
carrying pistol.
Exception.
Delivery to minors and others
forbidden.
Forfeiture of firearms,order
by courts--Return to owner--
Confiscation by law enforcement
officer.
Dealers to be licensed.
certain transfers forbidden.
False information forbidden.
Alteration of identifying marks
prohibited.
Exceptions.
Alien's license to carry firearms--
Exception.
Aiming or discharging firearms.
Use of firearms by minor.
Dangerous weapons--Evidence.
Dangerous exhibitions.
Weapons apparently capable of
producing bodily harm,carrying,
exhibiting,displaying or drawing
unlawful--Penalty--Exceptions.
Students carrying dangerous weapons
on school property.
B.Exemptions.The following provisions of
the aforementioned state statutes are exempt
as prohibitions in the City:
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KSA21948.10/0070.166-002
1.Subsection (4)of RCW 9.41.050 as presently
enacted and as hereafter may be amended.
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ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
CITY ~LERK,VIRGINIA OESTREICH
section 2.This Ordinance shall take effect and be in full
force five (5)days after publication of this Ordinance,or a
summary thereof consisting of the title.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK:7;1,;4¥
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL:7/1 rlr 'f
PUBLISHED:7/""1/~y
EFFECTIVE DATE:1I~6/7i
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SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO.9 if-It
of the City of East Wenatchee,Washington
On the {-fB-,day of ---::~::::::+--,191~,the City Council of
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the City of East Wenatchee,Washington,passed Ordinance No.
9lf-J(A summary of the content of said ordinance,consisting
of the title,provides as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EAST WENATCHEE,WASHINGTON,
AMENDING SECTION 9.20.010 OF THE EAST WENATCHEE MUNICIPAL
CODE,EXEMPTING THE CITY OF EAST WENATCHEE FROM THE
PROHIBITION OF SUBSECTION (4)OF RCW 9.41.050 RELATING TO
FIRE ARMS AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The full text of this Ordinance will be mailed upon request.
DATED this I Cj -f-B..day of
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