Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 9 — PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE›Chapter 9.28 — WEAPONS
Diamond Bar Municipal Code Div. 2 Carrying Knives in Plain View
Diamond Bar Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Diamond Bar
Cite as: Diamond Bar Municipal Code Division 2 · Text as of 2026-10-04
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Cross reference— Outdoor festivals, ch. 5.88.
Sec. 9.28.110. - Definitions.¶
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this division, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Knives and daggers means and includes any knife having a blade of three inches or more in length; any spring-blade, switchblade, snap-blade knife or any knife any blade of which is automatically released by a spring mechanism or other mechanical device where such knife has a blade two inches or more long; any icepick or similar sharp stabbing tool; any straight-edge razor or any razor blade fitted to a handle.
(Ord. No. 14(1989), § 2(13.62.010), 6-27-89)
Cross reference— Definitions generally, § 1.00.070.
Sec. 9.28.120. - Prohibited acts.¶
It is unlawful for any person to carry on his person, in plain view, any knife or dagger.
(Ord. No. 14(1989), § 2(13.62.020), 6-27-89)
Sec. 9.28.130. - Exemptions to division applicability.¶
The restrictions of this division 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. 14(1989), § 2(13.62.030), 6-27-89)
Sec. 9.28.140. - Penalty for violation of division.¶
Any person violating this division is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable as provided in section 1.04.010.
(Ord. No. 14(1989), § 2(13.62.040), 6-27-89)
Secs. 9.28.150—9.28.300. - Reserved.¶
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