§ 2323.53. Alteration of an imitation firearm; Possession of an altered imitation firearm.  


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  • (A)

    No person shall knowingly change, alter, remove, or obliterate any coloration, markings, or bands that are required by 15 USCA Section 5001 and accompanying federal regulations for any imitation firearm in a way that makes the imitation firearm look more like a firearm.

    (B)

    No person shall knowingly possess an imitation firearm on which the blaze orange tip or other approved marking as described in 15 USCA Section 5001 and accompanying federal regulations has been removed or obscured.

    (C)

    Whoever violates division (A) of this section is guilty of alteration of an imitation firearm, a misdemeanor of the first degree. Whoever violates division (B) of this section is guilty of possession of an altered imitation firearm, a misdemeanor of the first degree.

    (D)

    This section does not apply to a lawful use of an imitation firearm in any theatrical production, including any motion picture, video, television, or stage production.

(Ord. No. 1117-2018 , § 3, 5-14-2018; Ord. No. 1547-2018 , § 3, 6-4-2018)