Brisbane Municipal Code Ch. 9.56 Switchblade Knives

For the purposes of this chapter, the term "switchblade knives" includes, but is not necessarily limited to, the following: all spring-blade knives, switchblade knives, snap-blade knives, or other similar type knives; all knives of which any blade, regardless of the length thereof, is released automatically by a spring mechanism or other mechanical device, or is released by any type of mechanism whatsoever.

(Ord. 29 § 1, 1962).

It is unlawful for anyone who has upon his person or within his immediate physical possession or control, whether the same is visible or concealed, any switchblade knife, as described in Section 9.56.010, any knife with a blade three (3) inches or more in length, any ice pick, awl, dirk, dagger, stiletto, or similar sharp stabbing tool, any straight-edged razor, razor blade fitted to a handle, razor with an unguarded blade, or any cutting, stabbing or bludgeoning weapon or device intended to be used as a club or capable of inflicting grievous bodily harm, to loaf or loiter upon any public street, way, sidewalk, alley, or at any athletic event, dance or other such gathering to which the public, or a number thereof, are admitted, or in or about a public park, beach, other recreational area, school, or any other public building or place, or to wander about from place to place with no lawful business thereby to perform, or to hide, lurk, or loiter upon or about the premises of another.

(Ord. 29 § 2, 1962).

It is unlawful for anyone who has upon his person or within his immediate physical possession or control, whether the same is visible or concealed, any switchblade knife, or dangerous or deadly weapon, as described in Sections 9.56.010 and 9.56.020, to engage in any fight or to participate in any riot, uprising, or other type of disorderly conduct upon the premises of another or upon any public street, way, sidewalk, alley, or in or about a public park, beach, other recreational area, school, or any other public building or place, or at any athletic event, dance, or other such gathering to which the public, or a number thereof, are admitted.

(Ord. 29 § 3, 1962).

It is unlawful for anyone who has upon his person or within his immediate physical possession or control any switchblade knife, or dangerous or deadly weapon, as described in Sections 9.56.010 and 9.56.020, to loiter about any place where alcoholic beverages are sold or any other place of public resort.

(Ord. 29 § 4, 1962).

The foregoing restrictions shall not be deemed to prohibit the possession or control of ordinary tools or equipment carried in good faith for the purpose of honest work, trade, or business, or for use in a legitimate sport or recreation.

(Ord. 29 § 5, 1962).

Notwithstanding any provision in this chapter to the contrary, no person shall sell, offer for sale, expose for sale, keep, carry, possess, loan, transfer, or give to any other person any switchblade knife.

(Ord. 29 § 6, 1962).

The violation of any of the provisions of this chapter shall constitute a misdemeanor, punishable by the fines, penalties and enforcement provisions set forth in Chapters 1.14, 1.16 and 1.18 of this code.

(Ord. 29 § 7, 1962).

(Ord. No. 554, § 35, 1-18-11)