Title
Be it Ordained that the Revised Ordinance of 1991 be amended relative to prohibiting replica firearms
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XX. Definitions.
As used herein, the following word shall have the following meanings:
Replica firearm shall mean any toy, imitation, facsimile or replica pistol, revolver, shotgun, rifle, air refile, B-B gun, pellet gun, machine gun, or other similar simulated weapon which because of its color, size, shape, or other characteristics, can reasonably be perceived to be a real firearm capable of firing a bullet or other projectile.
XX. Regulation.
No person shall sell, offer to sell, possess, use, display or give away, any replica firearm on a public property unless:
A. The entire exterior surface of the imitation firearm is colored white, bright red, bright orange, bright yellow, bright blue, bright pink, or bright purple, either singly or as the predominant color in combination with other colors in any pattern; or
B. The imitation firearm is constructed entirely of transparent or translucent materials which permits unmistakable observation of the imitation firearm's complete contents; and
C. The barrel of the imitation firearm, other than the barrel of a water gun, is closed with an orange plug, permanently affixed, of the same material of which the imitation firearm is made, for a distance of not less than one-half inch from the front end of said barrel; and
D. The imitation firearm has legibly stamped thereon, the name of the manufacturer or some trade name, mark or brand by which the manufacturer can be readily identified; and
E. The imitation firearm does not have a laser pointer attached.
XX. Enforcement.
If any individual under 18 years of age is found with a replica firearm by a member of the
Malden Police Department, the officer shall contact his or her parent or guardian to inform them that the individual has been found with a replica firearm on public property. Parents or guardians shall be informed...
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