Section 55. Hunting14-55
Section 55. Hunting14-55 Section 1: In addition to any applicable provision of state law regarding the regulation and licensing of hunting and/or firearms, no person shall hunt, trap, fire or discharge any firearm or weapon of any kind within the limits of any park, playground or other public property of the Town, except with the consent of the Select Board, or other Town governmental body with jurisdiction over such property. Nor shall any person fire or discharge any firearm, or weapon of any kind on any private property, except with the written consent, to be in the person’s possession, of the owner or legal occupant thereof. 14-55 Inserted under article 30, ATM April 30, 2012 76 Section 2: This bylaw shall not apply to the lawful defense of life or property, nor to any law enforcement officer acting in the discharge of their duties. Section 3: Any person violating any of the provisions of this article shall be fined $200 for each offense, and any weapon used in the commission of said offense shall be confiscated by a law enforcement officer. The Canton Police Department, the Massachusetts Environmental Police or any sworn police officer who has jurisdiction in the Town of Canton may enforce this by-law. Any person in violation of this by-law may also be subject to Massachusetts laws and regulations, where applicable.