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Other activities (such as setting up stands) may take place on the days on which weapons discharge is not permitted. 4 1.3 The permit fee shall be set forth by City Council resolution. 4 1.4 All State and Federal hunting rules and regulations shall apply in addition to requirements imposed by the City Council. 4.2 Target Archery. A person may use a bow and arrow on private property, with permission frorn the owner, for target archery. Arrows used for target archery must have points that are no wider than the shag of the arrow, and not razor-edged on any surface. Archers must shoot at a tart'_>et, and targets must be mounted on material of sufficient depth and density to stop an arrov.; fired ti-om the bow used by the archer- Trees and other live plants are riot 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. 4.3 Defense of Self and Property against Vicious Animals. It is not a violation of this Ordinance to use a firearm or bow and arrow against a vicious animal while acting in sell'=defense_ in defense of another person, or to defend property (including pets and other domestic animals) fi-om harm or damage. This provision is not intended to affect State law regarding the use of force against another person for self-defense, defense of others, or in defense of property 4.4 l,aw 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 S. 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. Effective ®rate. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and publication Dated: Robert Uzpen L a r ill&n Short - Clerk Summary of Ordinance 120 approved by City Council and published in the White Bear Press on 1)010 `J