Whats the deal with Portland City Code 17-42 (and 43 for that matter)?
I thought localities cannot pre-empt state law in Maine?
http://portlandmaine.gov/DocumentCe...es-Miscellaneous-Provisions---Revised-1022017
Sec. 17
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42. Same
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Carrying at nighttime prohibited; exception.
(a)No person shall have in his possession in or on any street, way, sidewalk, park or other public place, or in any motor vehicle on or in any street, way, sidewalk, park, or other public place between the time of sunset of any day and sunrise of the following day any loaded BB gun, air gun of any kind, gas pellet gun of any kind, firearm of any kind or description or any other such weapon.
I thought localities cannot pre-empt state law in Maine?
http://portlandmaine.gov/DocumentCe...es-Miscellaneous-Provisions---Revised-1022017
Sec. 17
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42. Same
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Carrying at nighttime prohibited; exception.
(a)No person shall have in his possession in or on any street, way, sidewalk, park or other public place, or in any motor vehicle on or in any street, way, sidewalk, park, or other public place between the time of sunset of any day and sunrise of the following day any loaded BB gun, air gun of any kind, gas pellet gun of any kind, firearm of any kind or description or any other such weapon.