§ 54-361. Negligent carrying of a concealed firearm.

(a)

Negligent carrying of a concealed firearm is the intentional or criminally negligent carrying by any person, whether or not authorized or licensed to carry or possess a concealed firearm, under the following circumstances:

i.

When it is foreseeable that the firearm may discharge, or when others are placed in reasonable apprehension that the firearm may discharge.

ii.

When the firearm is being carried, brandished or displayed under circumstances that create a reasonable apprehension on the part of members of the public or a law enforcement officer that a crime is being committed or is about to be committed.

(b)

Whoever violates the provisions of this section shall be fined no more than $500.00 or imprisoned for no more than six months, or both. The adjudicating judge may also order the forfeiture of the handgun and may suspend or revoke any permit or license authorizing the carrying of the handgun.

(c)

This section may be enforced via the issuance of a summons in lieu of a physical arrest. The firearm and offender's license to carry such firearm shall be seized in the event of a physical arrest; the firearm and license may be seized when a summons is issued.

(M.C.S., Ord. No. 27049, § 1, 9-8-16)