§ 13-14. Firearms—Not to be discharged within areas known as Wicomico and Hayes.

It shall be unlawful to shoot or discharge any firearms, including any and all weapons which propel a projectile by pneumatic means, as pellet guns or B-B guns, except for the protection of one's life or property, in the following described area of the county: Commencing at State Route 1301 and the mean high water mark of Timberneck Creek at a public landing commonly called "Field's Landing," thence running in an easterly direction along the center of State Route 1301 to U.S. Route 17, thence running in a southerly direction along the center of U.S. Route 17 to Gloucester Point sanitary district, thence in a westerly direction along the Gloucester Point sanitary district line to the mean high water mark of York River, thence along the mean high water mark of York River in a northwesterly direction to the mouth of Timberneck Creek, thence in a northerly direction along the mean high water mark of Timberneck Creek to the point of beginning.

This section shall not apply to police officers or to personnel of the armed forces of the United States or this state when acting in the line of duty, nor shall it be construed to apply to the use of blank ammunition at military funerals or at sport events or other events authorized by the county.

(5-17-72, § 1.1; Ord. of 6-18-91)

(5-17-72, § 1.1; Ord. of 6-18-91)