§ 86-72. Use of blowguns, dartguns restricted.

(a)

Definitions. As used in this section:

Blowgun means a device or instrument capable of discharging, expelling or propelling, by either respiratory, mechanical or other means, a projectile, such as a pointed instrument, metal object, shot or pellet of lead, such that when the projectile is discharged, expelled or propelled it is capable of causing any kind of harm, death or destruction to human beings or animals.

Dartgun means any device or instrument capable of discharging, expelling or propelling, by respiratory, mechanical or other means, a projectile such as a pointed instrument, metal object, shot or pellet of lead, such that when the projectile is discharged, expelled or propelled it is capable of causing any kind of harm, death or destruction to human beings or animals.

(b)

Prohibitions.

(1)

It shall be unlawful for any person under the age of 16 years to discharge, fire, shoot, or in any manner cause the expulsion or propulsion of a projectile from instruments defined in this section as blowguns or dartguns within the county unless such use is under the supervision and in the presence of an adult.

(2)

It shall further be unlawful for any adult having responsibility for the welfare of any child under the age of 16 years to knowingly permit or allow such child to use or have possession of a dartgun or blowgun in violation of subsection (b)(1) of this section.

(3)

Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (b)(1) and (b)(2) of this section, it shall be unlawful for any person to use a dartgun or blowgun in a manner which can reasonably be considered to constitute a threat to, or actually injure or kill, any animal, wildlife, or human being.

(4)

Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (b)(1) and (b)(2) of this section, it shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly allow a person whose welfare is their responsibility to use a dartgun or blowgun in a manner which can reasonably be considered to constitute a threat to, or actually injure or kill, any animal, wildlife, or human being.

(c)

Territory embraced. All territory within the legal boundaries of Pinellas County, Florida, including all incorporated and unincorporated areas, shall be embraced by the provisions of this section.

(Ord. No. 85-27, §§ 1, 2, 4, 9-10-85)

Charter reference

Conflicts between county and municipal ordinances, §§ 2.01, 2.04.