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#11117. ORDINANCE NO. 2414-99 AN ORDINANCE Relating to Possessing Dangerous Weapons on School Facilities, Adding a New Section to the Everett Criminal Code, Chapter 10.78 of the Everett Municipal Code (EMC). WHEREAS, state law prohibits the possession of dangerous weapons on school facilities; and WHEREAS, it is appropriate for the City to be consistent with state law in this area. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF EVERETT DOES ORDAIN: Section 1: A new section is added to Everett Municipal Code Chapter 10.78 -- Carrying and Discharging Weapons,to read as follows: Possessing dangerous weapons on school facilities--Penalty--Exceptions. A. It is unlawful for a person to carry onto, or to possess on, public or private elementary or secondary school premises, school-provided transportation, or areas of facilities while being used exclusively by public or private schools: 1. Any firearm; 2. Any other dangerous weapon as defined in RCW 9.41.250 as now or hereafter amended; 3. Any device commonly known as "nun-chu-ka sticks", consisting of two or more lengths of wood, metal, plastic, or similar substance connected with wire, rope, or other means; 4. Any device, commonly known as "throwing stars", which are multi-pointed, metal objects designed to embed upon impact from any aspect; or 5. Any air gun, including any air pistol or air rifle, designed to propel a BB, pellet, or other projectile by the discharge of compressed air, carbon dioxide, or other gas. B. Any such person violating subsection (A) of this section is guilty of a gross misdemeanor. If any person is convicted of a violation of subsection (A)(1) of this section, the person shall have his or her concealed pistol license, if any, revoked for a period of three years. Anyone convicted under this subsection is prohibited from applying for a concealed pistol license for a period of three years. The court shall send