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Hunting and Discharge of Weapons Ordinance No. 124B of three consecutive days in any single week. Such days must appear on the permit. Other activities may take place on the days on which weapons discharge is not permitted. Weeks do not need to be consecutive but must be within hunting season. 5 There shall be no hunting allowed on October 31. 4.2 Target Archery. A person may use a bow and arrow on private property, with permission from the owner, for target archery. Arrows used for target archery must have points that are no wider than the shaft of the arrow, and not razor-edged on any surface. Archers must shoot at a target, and targets must be mounted on material of sufficient depth and density to stop an arrow fired from the bow used by the archer. Trees and other live plants are not considered suitable backing material for mounting targets. The shooting area and the targets must be placed so that there are no buildings, rights-of-way, or public lands within a reasonable distance behind the targets; the "clear" area must be at least 1/3 of the estimated maximum shot distance for the type of bow used by the archer.Defense of Self and Property Against Vicious Animals. It is not a violation of this Ordinance to useUse of a firearm or bow and arrow against a vicious animal while acting in self-defense, in defense of another person, or to defend property (including pets and other domestic animals) from harm or damage is permitted. This provision is not intended to affect or be in conflict with State or Federal laws regarding the use of force against another person for self- defense, defense of others, or in defense of property. 4.3 Law Enforcement. This Ordinance shall not apply to licensed peace officers, or other authorized personnel, engaged in law enforcement activities when using firearms or other weapons in the regular course of performing their duties. Section 5. Severability. Should any section, subdivision, clause or other provision of this Ordinance be held to be invalid in any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole, or of any part hereof, other than the part held to be invalid. Section 6. Repeal. Gem Lake Ordinance No. 124 and any past versions are hereby repealed. Section 7. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and publication. Dated: November 23, 2016. Robert Uzpen William Short Robert UzpenGretchen Artig-Swomley, Mayor William ShortMelissa Lawerence, Acting City Clerk Summary of Ordinance 124B approved by City Council and published in the White Bear Press on November 23, 2016.