IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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AN ORDINANCE repealing sections 5005., 5015., 5520., and 5534., Jackson County Code, 1984, relating to the carrying and use of weapons on County property, and enacting, in lieu thereof, three new sections relating to the same subject, with a penalty provision.
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ORDINANCE NO. 4737, June 1, 2015
INTRODUCED BY Frank White, Jr., County Legislator
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WHEREAS, there is a conflict between existing provisions of the Jackson County Code governing the possession of defensive weapons, such as tasers and stun guns, on County park property; and
WHEREAS, while section 5015., which governs weapons on park property, impliedly allows such weapons on park property, section 5534., the general petty offense provision, prohibits them; and,
WHEREAS, several citizens have communicated both to Parks+Rec staff and members of the Legislature their desire to carry such weapons on unimproved, open park property, such as trails, for personal protection; and,
WHEREAS, the Legislature agrees that such possession should be permitted and finds that the amendment of the code to permit same is in the best interests of the health, welfare, and safety of the citizens of Jackson County; now therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, as follows:
Section A. Enacting Clause. Sections 5005., 5015., 5520., and 5534., Jackson County Code, 1984, are hereby repealed, and three new sections enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as sections 5005., 5520., and 5534., to read as follows:
5005. Park Rangers.
The Jackson County park rangers shall assist the director of parks and recreation in the control, management and protection of all Jackson County parks, park property, and all wildlife, natural, and cultural resources of the parks.
5005.1 General Duties.
Jackson County park rangers shall strive to assure the convenience and safety of all persons using county p...
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