Plain Text Law

(formerly § 57-4A) DISCHARGE OF BOWS - REGULATIONS

COMCOR 57-6
Chapter 57. Weapons - Regulations
Montgomery County, Md., COMCOR § 57.06.01.01 (2026)

57.06.01.01 PurposeCopy Citation

To establish safety guidelines for practicing target archery and to establish penalties for violations of this regulation.
Montgomery County, Md., COMCOR § 57.06.01.02 (2026)

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Target archery may be practiced in the County under the following circumstances:
(a)
Target archery may be practiced on public property in the County in any area designated for target archery.
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(b)
Target archery may be practiced on private property in the County with the owner or occupant's written consent as long as:
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(1)
an arrow does not travel across or hit on a public road or strike any person, animal, or vehicle on a public road; and
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(2)
an arrow does not travel across or land on property owned or occupied by a person who has not given written consent for the target archery, or hit any person, animal, building, or vehicle.
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Montgomery County, Md., COMCOR § 57.06.01.03 (2026)

57.06.01.03 PenaltyCopy Citation

Any violation of this regulation is a class A violation to which the maximum penalties for the class A violation apply.
Montgomery County, Md., COMCOR § 57.06.01.04 (2026)

57.06.01.04 SeverabilityCopy Citation

If a court holds that part of this regulation is invalid, the invalidity does not affect other parts.
Montgomery County, Md., COMCOR § 57.06.01.05 (2026)

57.06.01.05 Effective DateCopy Citation

This regulation becomes effective 30 calendar days after approval by the County Council or 90 calendar days after Council receipt of the Regulation if Council takes no action within 60 days of receipt.