Electric Gun Rules: Definitions

Whenever used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: "Cartridge" means any device or object that is designed to be used with an electric gun to project a missile. "Cartridge" includes but is not limited to a Taser cartridge. "Chief" means the chief of the department of police. "Department" means the department of finance. "Director" means the director of finance. "Electric gun" means any portable device that is designed to discharge electric energy, charge, voltage, or current into the body through direct contact or utilizing a projectile. "Electric gun" includes but is not limited to devices commonly referred to as stun guns and Tasers. "Electric gun" does not include any automatic defibrillator used in emergency medical situations. "Licensee" means a person licensed to sell or distribute electric guns in accordance with this chapter. "Person" means an individual, firm, corporation, partnership, association, or any form of business or legal entity. "Transfer" means the granting of possession or ownership to another, and includes the granting of temporary possession to another. ( Ord. No. 5373 , § 2, 2022)