The following local ordinances apply in Norton City:
- Sec. 14-73. - Carrying axe, saw, etc., while hunting on land of another. (reference)
It shall be unlawful for any person, while hunting for game or wildlife on the property of another, to carry any axe, other than a belt axe with a handle less than twenty (20) inches, saw or other tool or instrument customarily used for the purpose of cutting, felling, mutilating or destroying trees without obtaining prior permission of the landowner. Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor.
(Ord. of 11-16-82(3), § 38)
Cross reference— Penalty for Class 3 misdemeanor, § 1-11.
State Law reference— Similar provisions, Code of Virginia, § 18.2-141.
- Sec. 14-138. - Discharging firearm in or along road or in street. (reference)
(a) If any person discharges a firearm in or across any road, or within the right-of-way thereof, or in a street, he shall, for each offense, be guilty of a Class 4 misdemeanor.
(b) The provisions of this section shall not apply to firing ranges or shooting matches maintained and supervised or approved, by law-enforcement officers and military personnel in the performance of their lawful duties.
(Ord. of 11-16-82, § 61; Ord. of 10-17-95, § 18.2-286)
Cross reference— Penalty for Class 4 misdemeanor, § 1-11.
State Law reference— Similar provisions, Code of Virginia, § 18.2-286.
- Sec. 14-139. - Throwing stones, etc., or discharging bow, gravel shooter or air gun. (reference)
(a) No person shall throw stones, sticks or other dangerous missiles or discharge arrows, nails or bullets from a bow or crossbow in any street or anywhere within the city limits discharge shot, gravel, bullets or other similar substances from a gravel shooter, air gun or similar implement.
(b) A violation of this section shall constitute a Class 4 misdemeanor.
(Code 1975, § 13-12)
Cross reference— Penalty for Class 4 misdemeanor, § 1-11.
- Sec. 14-144. - Prohibition against discharge of firearms. (reference)
(a) It shall be unlawful to discharge a firearm within the corporate limits of the City of Norton, except as provided herein.
(b) Exceptions:
(1) The provisions of this section shall not apply to firing ranges or shooting matches maintained and supervised or approved, by law enforcement officers and military personnel in the performance of their duties.
(2) The provisions of this section shall not apply to law enforcement officers in the lawful performance of their duties.
(3) The provisions of this section shall not apply to any person engaged in excusable or justifiable self-defense.(c) Any person in violation of this section shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.
(Ord. of 6-17-03; Res. of 9-5-17, § 1)