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Matched Legal Cases: ['§ 244', '§ 244', '§ 244', '§ 244', '§ 244', '§ 221', '§ 961', '§ 66']

Town of Vernon, WI Peace and Good Order
§ 244-1 Adoption of statutory provisions.
§ 244-2 Use of firearms and bow and arrows.
§ 244-2.1 Possession, manufacture, delivery and advertisement of drug paraphernalia.
§ 244-3 Violations and penalties.
§ 244-4 Enforcement.
Chapter 244: Peace and Good Order
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Vernon 1-6-1998 by Ord. No. 51 (Ch. 10 of the Town Code). Amendments noted where applicable.]
Chapter 244 : Peace and Good Order
The following define offenses against the peace and good order of the state and are adopted by reference to apply to the Town:
Restrictions on sale or gift of cigarettes or tobacco products
Fraud on hotel or restaurant keeper ($500 or less)
Operate auto without owner's consent
Lewd, obscene or indecent matter, pictures, and performances
946.42(1)
Falsely assuming to act as a public officer
Unlawful manufacture/delivery of controlled substance
[Amended 1-3-2008 by Ord. No. 2008-01]
Public policy. It is hereby declared necessary in the interest of public safety, health, and welfare, and for the protection of persons and property, that the shooting of firearms and bows and arrows be regulated within the Town of Vernon.
A compound bow, traditional bow (reserves, longbow), or crossbow, that is designed or used for purposes of shooting any carbon, wood, or aluminum arrow(s).
A rifle of any caliber, shotgun of any gauge, hand gun, pistol, or revolver, but excludes BB guns and pellet guns.
Prohibited use of firearms and bow and arrows.
No firearms shall be fired or shot within the Town of Vernon, except as provided in Subsection D and Subsection E. The provisions of this section, however, shall not be deemed to apply to any law enforcement, military, and National Guard personnel who discharge a firearm in the Town in the pursuit of their official duties.
No bows and arrows shall be shot or discharged within the Town of Vernon except as provided in Subsection D, Subsection E, and Subsection I.
Permitted use of firearms and bows and arrows. Any property owner, occupant of real estate, or person having the written permission of the property owner or adult occupant of real estate, within the Town of Vernon, may use and shoot any firearms or bows and arrows, on premises owned or occupied by the user, or premises which are the subject of the written permission. Written permission shall include the date or dates on which permission is given, the date or dates for which permission is given, the type of firearm or bow and arrow allowed to be used and the signature of the person granting permission.
Shooting on Department of Natural Resources property. This section is not applicable to land owned or leased by the Department of Natural Resources and devoted to hunting.
Shooting near residences. Notwithstanding permission obtained from a property owner under Subsection D, no person shall shoot any firearms in the Town within 300 feet of any residential dwelling on any adjoining property or any other building devoted to human occupancy.
Shooting near road. Notwithstanding permission obtained from a property owner under Subsection D, the shooting of firearms from or across any public road or within 50 feet of the center line of said public road is prohibited.
Shooting of firearms as it relates to Town parks, hospitals and schools. Notwithstanding permission obtained from a property owner under Subsection D, no person shall shoot firearms in or within 660 feet of any Town park improved by structures or buildings or on or within 1,700 feet of any hospital property or school property within the Town.
Shooting of bows and arrows as it relates to Town parks, hospitals and schools. Notwithstanding permission obtained from a property owner under Subsection D, no person shall shoot a bow and arrow in or within 300 feet of any Town park improved by structures or buildings, unless as part of an organized Recreation Department activity, or on or within 300 feet of any hospital property or school property within the Town unless as part of an organized school activity.
Noise ordinance incorporated. Noise resulting from the discharge of any firearm within the Town shall be subject to the provisions of Town of Vernon Code § 221-3A.
Public nuisance regulations incorporated. Any public nuisance arising out of the discharge of any firearm in the Town will be subject to the provisions of Town of Vernon Code Chapter 230.
[Added 4-15-2010 by Ord. No. 2010-04]
As defined in § 961.571(1)(a) of the Wisconsin Statutes, including all amendments, revisions, or renumbering that may be made thereto from time to time.
In determining whether an object is drug paraphernalia, the court or other authority shall consider, in addition to all other legally relevant factors, the following:
The proximity of the object, in time and space, to a direct violation of applicable laws and ordinances concerning controlled substances.
The existence of any residue of controlled substances or controlled substance analogs.
Direct or circumstantial evidence of the intent of an owner, or of anyone in control of the object, to deliver it to persons whom he or she knows intend to use the object to facilitate a violation of statutes or ordinances pertaining to controlled substances.
In determining whether an item is designed for a particular use, the court or authority shall consider the objective physical characteristics and design features of the object.
In determining whether an item is primarily intended for a particular use, the court or other authority shall consider the subjective intent of the defendant.
Prohibited actions. Sections 961.573(1), 961.574(1) and 961.575(1), of the Wisconsin Statutes, including such amendments, revisions or renumbering as may be made thereto from time to time, are hereby adopted by reference, and the activities prohibited thereby are hereby prohibited by this section.
This chapter shall be enforced in accordance with the provisions of § 66.0114 and Ch. 799, Wis. Stats.