Chapter 9.48 WEAPONS AND FIREWORKS

Chapter 9.48
WEAPONS AND FIREWORKS

Sections:

9.48.012 Possession of weapons--Where prohibited.

9.48.140 Discharge of firearms prohibited.

9.48.170 State statutes adopted by reference.

9.48.012 - Possession of weapons –Where prohibited

It is unlawful for any person to enter any stadium or convention center operated by the city or other municipal corporation when he or she knowingly possesses or knowingly has under his or her control a weapon as defined in RCW 70.74.010 or listed in RCW 9.41.250 except that such restrictions shall not apply to (1) any pistol in the possession of a person licensed under RCW 9.41.070 or exempt from the licensing requirement by RCW 9.41.060; or (2) any showing, demonstration, or lecture involving the exhibition of firearms.

(Ord. 5589 §1, 1996; Ord. 4637 §§1, 5, 1985).

9.48.140 - Discharge of firearms prohibited

It is unlawful for any person to willfully discharge a firearm in any place where there is reasonable likelihood that humans, domestic animals or property will be jeopardized. This section shall not abridge the right of the individual guaranteed by Article I, Section 24 of the State Constitution to bear arms in defense of self or others.

(Ord. 5589 §2, 1996; Ord. 3957 §8(O), 1976).

9.48.160 - Fireworks

A. RCW Chapter 70.77.

1. The following sections of RCW Chapter 70.77 as amended by Chapter 230, Laws of 1982, Regular Session, relating to the manufacture, importation, possession, sale, discharge, display or transportation of fireworks are adopted by reference as though fully set forth in this chapter:


RCW 70.77.160	RCW 70.77.295
.165	.395
.170	.405
.175	.410
.180	.415
.190	.420
.200	.425
.205	.430
.210	.435
.215	.450
.230	.480
.255	.485
.260	.510
.265	.515
.270	.520
.280	.525
.285	.530
.290	.535
	.545

2. Furthermore, each section designated as a "NEW SECTION" in Chapter 230, Laws of 1982, Regular Session, is hereby adopted by reference herein as though fully set forth in this chapter.

B. International Fire Code. The provisions of Chapter 33 of the International Fire Code as incorporated by reference in Section 16.32.010 of the Olympia Municipal Code shall be considered supplemental to the provisions of RCW Chapter 70.77 as adopted by reference in subsection A unless a conflict exists, in which case, the provisions of RCW Chapter 70.77 as adopted in subsection A shall prevail.

C. Sale of consumer fireworks shall be limited to accepted fireworks stands and shall not be allowed in a retail establishment selling non-firework items. For permit applications received pursuant to subsection A, the fire marshal shall place such controls on the numbers, location, placement and size of fireworks stands and shall attach such conditions to said permit as deemed appropriate by the fire department to preserve public safety.

D. The fire marshal of the city shall charge fifty dollars as a minimum permit fee authorized pursuant to RCW 70.77.260 incorporated in this chapter. If the time devoted to inspection of any fireworks stand within one year exceeds two hours, the fee shall thereupon be increased at the rate of twenty-five dollars for each hour over two with a maximum fee of one hundred dollars. For public displays the basic fee shall be twenty-five dollars with an additional twenty-five dollars for each hour of inspection above one hour, with a one hundred dollar maximum fee.

E. Fireworks Discharge, Sale and Purchase. The city restricts the discharge of consumer fireworks within the city each year to July 3 and July 4 only. Time of discharge allowed on said dates shall be from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. The sale and purchase of consumer fireworks each year shall be limited to 9:00 a.m. July 1 through 11:00 p.m. July 4. No person shall sell, purchase or discharge any consumer fireworks except within the times and dates set forth above. Provided, this section shall not apply to any permits issued pursuant to RCW 70.77.280 or to any activity covered under RCW 70.77.311. RCW 70.77.395, as incorporated by reference in this section is amended insofar as said section is in conflict with this subsection. Pursuant to RCW 7.77.395, as amended by Second Substitute Senate Bill 6080 in 2002, the City prohibits the sale, purchase, possession, or use of consumer fireworks on December 27, 2002 through 1:00 a.m. on January 1 of 2003 and thereafter on the same period each year.

(Ord. 6311 §1, 2004; Ord. 6190 §1, §2, 2002; Ord. 5362 §1, 1993; Ord. 4365 §1, 1982; Ord. 3957 §8(Q), 1976).

9.48.170 - State statutes adopted by reference

The following sections of RCW Chapter 9.41, as now or hereafter amended, relating to firearms and dangerous weapons, defining crimes and prescribing penalties, are hereby adopted by reference as though fully set forth in this chapter:


RCW	9.41.010	RCW	9.41.0975	RCW	9.41.250
	9.41.050		9.41.098		9.41.260
	9.41.060		9.41.110		9.41.270
	9.41.070		9.41.120		9.41.280
	9.41.075		9.41.140		9.41.300
	9.41.090		9.41.230		9.41.800
	9.41.094		9.41.240		9.41.810

(Ord. 5589 §4, 1996).