§ 19-326. Definitions.  


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  • The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this division, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

    Ammunition means a cartridge, pellet, ball, missile or projectile adapted for use in a firearm, toy pistol or toy rifle.

    Firearm means a weapon in which ammunition may be used or discharged by explosion, pneumatic pressure or mechanical contrivance, but does not mean a toy pistol or toy rifle.

    Minor means a person under the age of 18 years.

    Public place means a street, alley, road, highway, bridge, viaduct, subway, underpass, park, parkway, playfield or playground in the City. A public school and the grounds appurtenant thereto and a public building (municipally owned or occupied) and the grounds appurtenant thereto, whether wholly or partially within the City limits, shall be deemed a public place.

    (Code 1993, § 20-146; Code 2004, § 66-341)

    Cross reference— Definitions generally, § 1-2.

(Code 1993, § 20-146; Code 2004, § 66-341)

Cross reference

Definitions generally, § 1-2.