§ 5-22.13. Carrying knives or daggers in plain view prohibited.

(a)

As used in this section, the term "knife" or "dagger" shall include any knife, dirk or dagger having a blade three (3) inches or more in length, any ice pick or similar sharp tool, any straight edge razor or any razor blade fitted to a handle.

(b)

No person shall use, wear or carry in plain view any knife or dagger, whether sheathed or unsheathed, upon any public street or other public place or in any place open to the public.

(c)

The prohibitions of this section shall not apply: Where a person is a peace officer acting in the line of duty; where a person is wearing or carrying a knife or dagger for use in a lawful occupation, for lawful recreational purposes, or as part of a recognized religious practice, while actively engaged in such occupation, recreation or practice; or while the person is immediately traveling to or returning from participation in such activity.

(d)

Penalties. A violation of this Section 5-22.13 shall be an infraction or a misdemeanor as determined by the City Attorney.

(§ 4, Ord. No. 1283, eff. February 8, 2018)