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Title 9 — Public Peace, Morals and Safety

Sacramento County Municipal Code Ch. 9.42 Dangerous Weapons and Dangerous Articles on County Property

Sacramento County Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Sacramento County

Cite as: Sacramento County Municipal Code Chapter 9.42 · Text as of 2026-10-04

§ 9.42.010. Prohibition.

The carrying, transportation, use or possession of dangerous weapons or dangerous articles is prohibited in or upon any building or grounds.

(SCC 264 § 1, 1976)

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§ 9.42.020. Dangerous Weapon Defined.

As used in this chapter, "dangerous weapon" includes any instrument or weapon of the kind commonly known as a blackjack, slingshot, billy, metal knuckles, dagger, knife, pistol, revolver, or any other firearm, razor with an unguarded blade, and any metal pipe or bar used or intended to be used in a club.

(SCC 264 § 1, 1976)

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§ 9.42.030. Dangerous Article Defined.

As used in this chapter, "dangerous article" includes any explosive or flammable substance which can be exploded or burned in a manner which is capable of producing bodily injury or damage to property, or any bomb, grenade or similar device.

(SCC 264 § 1, 1976)

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§ 9.42.040. Exemptions.

a. The prohibitions of this chapter shall not apply to any judge, sheriff, deputy sheriff, policeman, marshal, deputy marshal, member of the California Highway Patrol, member of the California State Police, agent of the Department of Justice, agent of the Bureau of Narcotics Enforcement, guard or parole officer of the State Department of Corrections or California Youth Authority, or probation officer or deputy probation officer who is acting in the course of employment and who is lawfully authorized to possess such weapons.

b. The prohibitions of this chapter do not apply to any County employee or agent of the County who is required to possess dangerous articles in order to perform County business, work or service on County premises.

(SCC 264 § 1, 1976)

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§ 9.42.050. Violation a Misdemeanor.

Any person who violates the prohibitions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable as provided in Section 1.01.190.

(SCC 264 § 1, 1976)

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