The following local ordinances apply in York County:
- Sec. 16-37. - Discharge of high-powered rifles prohibited. (reference)
(a) Prohibition; exceptions. No person shall discharge at any location in the county any rifle of a caliber larger than .22 rimfire, except for the following:
(1) Law enforcement officers, animal wardens and game wardens in the line of duty;
(2) Military personnel in the line of duty;
(3) Persons discharging a rifle on firing ranges operating in conformance with the county's zoning regulations;
(4) Persons discharging a rifle in conjunction with and as authorized by a permit to hunt to control the deer population pursuant to Code of Virginia section 29.1-529; and
(5) Persons discharging a rifle in lawful defense of property or persons or to kill a dangerous or destructive animal.(b) Penalty for violation. Any person violating this section shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor.
(Ord. No. 09-8(R-3), 6-15-10)