Calabasas Municipal Code Ch. 9.32 Carrying Knives in Plain

9.32.010 - Knives and daggers defined.¶

As used in this chapter, the terms "knives and daggers" shall include any knife having a blade of three (3) inches or more in length; any spring-blade, switch-blade or snap-blade knife; any knife any blade of which is automatically released by a spring mechanism or other mechanical device; any ice pick or similar sharp stabbing tool; any straight-edge razor or any razor blade fitted to a handle.

(Ord. No. 2016-338, § 1(Exh. B), 9-28-2016)

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9.32.020 - Carrying knives and daggers in plain view prohibited.¶

It is unlawful for any person to carry on his person, in plain view, any knife or dagger.

(Ord. No. 2016-338, § 1(Exh. B), 9-28-2016)

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9.32.030 - Exemptions to chapter applicability.¶

The foregoing restrictions shall not be deemed to prohibit the carrying of ordinary tools or equipment for use in a lawful occupation or for the purpose of lawful recreation, or where the carrying of a knife or dagger is a recognized religious practice.

(Ord. No. 2016-338, § 1(Exh. B), 9-28-2016)

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9.32.040 - Violation—Penalty.¶

Any person violating this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or by imprisonment in the county jail for a period not exceeding six (6) months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.

(Ord. No. 2016-338, § 1(Exh. B), 9-28-2016)

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