§ 54-82. Air-powered, spring-powered, mechanical guns.

(a)

The parents of the owner of any air-powered gun, spring-powered gun or mechanical gun residing in the city under the age of 18 years shall register such gun and obtain a permit for the use of the gun.

(b)

Any such gun found in the possession of any person not carrying a permit shall be immediately picked up by the police and shall not be returned until the owner applies in person or, should he be under the age of 18 years, one of his parents applies to the police department and properly registers and obtains the permit, for which they shall pay a fee as established by resolution of the council.

(c)

Parents of minors shall be civilly liable for damage done by such minors while using such guns.

(Code 1970, § 12.70)

State law reference

BB guns, use by minors, prohibition, exception, MCL 752.891.