Trespassed from Hogs and Dogs in West Richland

[Stretch]

http://www.codepublishing.com/WA/westrichland/

Here is the link that BigDave was quoting the City's ordinances from. Thanks for digging those up.

 

[Jayd1981]

Removing the prohibition on firearms in parks is going to be on the agenda for thier next city council meeting, the mayor has informed me. For those interested in attending, it will be Aug 2nd at 7pm at the West Richland Library Building, 3803 W. Van Giesen, West Richland, WA 99353

 

[BigDave]

Removing the prohibition on firearms in parks is going to be on the agenda for thier next city council meeting, the mayor has informed me. For those interested in attending, it will be Aug 2nd at 7pm at the West Richland Library Building, 3803 W. Van Giesen, West Richland, WA 99353

Great Job, and hopefully you will have others show up on the behalf of the City coming into compliance with State Law.

 

[Stretch]

I was hoping my schedule would work out for the better, but it appears I'll be missing tonight's meeting. If that changes, it'll be last minute.

Stretch

 

[Jayd1981]

The City Council voted to strike down their Ordinance 12.12.30 where it prohibited firearms in parks. So 5 days after it is published the new Ordinance will be in effect. The will also review their 2 other Ordinances that are in violation. Thank you guys so much for your help, I couldn't have done it without you all.

 

[Stretch]

That is fantastic news! I just got home about 20 minutes ago, and was bummed I couldn't be there tonight!!

 

[Right Wing Wacko]

The City Council voted to strike down their Ordinance 12.12.30 where it prohibited firearms in parks. So 5 days after it is published the new Ordinance will be in effect. The will also review their 2 other Ordinances that are in violation. Thank you guys so much for your help, I couldn't have done it without you all.

One should note that according to state law, the ordinace was REPEALED long ago. All this vote did was remove the ink from the books.

 

[Stretch]

One should note that according to state law, the ordinace was REPEALED long ago. All this vote did was remove the ink from the books.

Technically correct, but maybe this will also help WRPD next time someone is seen legally carrying in a city park.

 

[joejoejoe]

That is freaking amazing. I am going to save this post so I can see all the steps you took! Way to go man!!!

Joe~

 

[BigDave]

The City Council voted to strike down their Ordinance 12.12.30 where it prohibited firearms in parks. So 5 days after it is published the new Ordinance will be in effect. The will also review their 2 other Ordinances that are in violation. Thank you guys so much for your help, I couldn't have done it without you all.

This is very good to hear and congrats on following through you have done very well for the Citizens of West Richland and who may visit.

Are these the other two they are looking at?

1.The State Liquor Control Board has control over this issue of alcohol being served and restricting firearms.

WRMC 9.36.012 Deadly weapons in alcoholic beverage establishments – Prohibited.
A. It is unlawful for any person to carry or possess any deadly weapon while present as a customer or consumer of liquor or other alcoholic beverages in any place or establishment where liquor or other alcoholic beverages are dispensed by the drink or sold for consumption on the premises.

RCW 9.41.300
Weapons prohibited in certain places — Local laws and ordinances — Exceptions — Penalty.
(1) It is unlawful for any person to enter the following places when he or she knowingly possesses or knowingly has under his or her control a weapon:
(d) That portion of an establishment classified by the state liquor control board as off-limits to persons under twenty-one years of age; or

2. Confiscation of a firearms must be done through the courts not by ordinance.

WRMC 9.36.050 Confiscation – Disposition.

Upon conviction of any person for violating any provision of this chapter, the chief of police shall confiscate the firearm or other weapon or instrument carried, concealed or discharged in violation of this chapter, and shall dispose of the same in the manner provided for the disposal of unclaimed property unless such disposal is contrary to law. [Ord. 251 § 1.26.060, 1977].

RCW 9.41.098 Forfeiture of firearms — Disposition — Confiscation.
(1) The superior courts and the courts of limited jurisdiction of the state may order forfeiture of a firearm which is proven to be:

 

[drgntkd]

The City Council voted to strike down their Ordinance 12.12.30 where it prohibited firearms in parks. So 5 days after it is published the new Ordinance will be in effect. The will also review their 2 other Ordinances that are in violation. Thank you guys so much for your help, I couldn't have done it without you all.

I wish I would have read about this meeting a few days ago, I would have made it there. It's good to see something was done about it. Nice Job.

I am new to these forums but I will definetly be watching them more often. Keep me posted if anything like this comes up again. Im always up for a challenge.

 

[jt59]

Outstanding!

I am thinking that as we progress this same issue with Pierce County Parks and Trails, we can use these examples of review and change by local gov't to support the decision we hope to guide them to.