§ 42-192. Projectile devices.

(a)

Projectile devices shall be defined to include but not be limited to a slingshot, crossbow, bow and arrow or any other device that projects or shoots a projectile.

(b)

It shall be unlawful for any person to shoot any projectile device anyplace within the village at a target or other object at a distance greater than 20 yards or where any person or property is likely to be struck, or in any way injured thereby. Only field tip or target tip arrows may be discharged. An arrow which lands on property other than the property from which it was discharged shall be prima facie evidence of a violation of the provisions of this section. Further, crossbows may only be discharged by handicapped persons who have been issued a hunting license by the state for crossbow use.

(c)

In addition to the restrictions set forth in subsection (b) of this section, no person under 16 years of age may shoot any bow designed to shoot arrows unless under the direct supervision of an adult 21 years of age or older.

(d)

Any person violating any provision of this section shall be fined not less than $100.00 nor more than $500.00 for each offense.

(Ord. No. 2002-42, § 1, 11-5-2002)