§ 36-5. Same—Parent or guardian not to permit unlawful use by minor.

(a)

Within the city limits of Atmore, it shall be unlawful for any parent, guardian or other custodian of a minor to cause or permit such minor to use, shoot or discharge, on premises other than those belonging to such parent or such minor, or constituting the domicile of such minor, any air rifle, BB gun, paint ball type gun, cross-bow, archery bow, slingshot or like instrumentalities.

(b)

The use by a minor, on premises not belonging to his/her parent, guardian or custodian, or not constituting the domicile of such minor, of an air rifle, BB gun, paint ball type gun, cross-bow, archery bow, slingshot or like instrumentalities shall be presumed to be with the knowledge and consent of the parent, guardian or custodian of such minor, and proof of those facts shall impose upon the parent, guardian or custodian of such minor the burden of proving that he/she did not knowingly cause or permit such minor to possess or use such air rifle, BB gun, paint ball type gun, cross-bow, archery bow, slingshot or like instrumentalities.

(Code 1976, § 15-6; Ord. No. 245-A, §§ 5, 6, 7-21-1958; Ord. No. 11-2012, 12-10-2012)