Sec. 16-37. Discharge of high-powered rifles prohibited.

(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; and

(3) Persons discharging weapons on firing ranges operating in conformance with the county's zoning regulations.

(b) Penalty for violation. Any person violating this section shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor.

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