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the filing fee as set in the city's rates and fees schedule. The filing fcc will be (ed) Hunting and discharging regulations. (1) All State of Minnesota rules and regulations pertaining to hunting and the discharge of weapons shall be followed and enforced within the city, subject to the restrictions set forth in this ordinance. (2) No weapon shall be used or handled so as to endanger the personal safety of persons or property. (e) Prohibited Discharges: (1)No person shall discharge a firearm within five hundred feet(500') of any residence or a bow within two hundred fifty feet (250') of any residence. (2)No person shall discharge a firearm or bow on public property owned or operated by the city, county, state or school district except on approved city-owned parcels as specified in City of Ramsey Hunting Map attached to and incorporated within this Ordinance and on file in the office of the City Clerk. (3) The discharge of a rifle or handgun utilizing a solid projectile shall not be allowed within the city. (f) Permitted Discharges; Restrictions: (1) Written permission from the property owner shall be obtained prior to the discharge of a firearm or bow on the owner's property by anyone other than the owner. (2) When recreational target shooting is conducted, the projectile shall be directed at a target with a backstop of sufficient size, strength and density to stop and control the projectile. (3) When discharging a firearm or bow, the projectile shall not carry beyond the property line. (4) All hunting shall be conducted in compliance with the regulations of the State of Minnesota. (g) Enforcement of state law. Nothing in this section shall prohibit peace officers from enforcing the provisions of state law applicable to firearms, the hunting of big or small game, or trespassing. (h) Violations. (1) In addition to penalties available under state law and City Code, the police department may revoke discharge privileges under this section for a violation of this section or a violation of state law related to hunting, firearms or trespassing. Any person whose privileges are revoked may appeal the revocation to the City Council. (2) Violation; Penalty: Any person who violates any provision of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished according to state law. SECTION 4. EFFECTIVE DATE This Ordinance becomes effective 30 days after its passage and publication, subject to City Charter section 5.04. Ordinance #20-19 Page 3 of 4