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Chapter 9.10

Santa Barbara Municipal Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-09-27 · Santa Barbara

KNIVES OR DAGGERS IN PUBLIC PLACES

§ 9.10.010. Knives or Daggers in Plain View.

  • A. No person shall wear or carry in plain view any knife or dagger upon any public street or other public place or in any place open to the public.

  • B. As used in this chapter the term "knife" or "dagger" shall be defined to mean a knife or dagger having a blade of three inches or more in length, an ice pick or other sharp or pointed tool similar to an ice pick, or a straight edge razor (which shall include a tool or handle fitted to hold a razor blade).

  • C. The prohibitions of this section shall not apply while a person is wearing or carrying a knife or dagger for use in a lawful occupation, for lawful recreational purposes or while the person is traveling to or returning from participation in such activity.

  • (Ord. 4524, 1988)

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