§ 3.52.050. Exceptions.

The provisions of section 3.52.040 hereof shall not apply to said persons under the age of eighteen (18) in the following cases:

(a)

When said person is in the immediate charge of a parent, guardian, or adult person having the responsibility for the conduct of said person under the age of eighteen (18) years.

(b)

When the firearm is unloaded and either: (1) in a dismantled or "take-down" condition or (2) completely wrapped or in a carrying case made for the purpose of carrying such firearm. A gun shall be deemed to be unloaded only when no ammunition or propellant is in any part of the gun or magazine or clip thereof.

(c)

When said person is lawfully hunting pursuant to the provisions of the California Fish and Game Code and in possession of a hunting license issued as prescribed by that code.

Any person violating any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine not exceeding the sum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) or by imprisonment in the County Jail of San Mateo County, for a period not exceeding six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.

(Prior code § 3250.4; Ord. 1047, 03/02/54)