"Public Area" vs "Public Property" Law Changes

[northnortheast]

Is this a new law or a change to a current law: Change

What law do you wish to change/add:
In the Penal Code, property is defined as "the area in or around the building itself as defined by the deed held by the banks of Paralake City", making public property "any property under the ownership of Paralake City or other governmental agencies". These definitions refer specifically to buildings and their immeidate surroundings, in contrast with public area which is simply "an area in which any member of the public can gain access without restriction".

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This causes some minor loopholes in a few laws, not sure if all of these are intentional:

11.3 Littering​

Any person who discards waste material on in a public area or private property commits an offence, unless the property owner has permitted disposal on their property.

Currently it is allowed to litter as long as it isn't inside or around a public building

11.9 Discharging a Firearm​

Any person who discharges their firearm in a public area or private property, unless for Self Defence and the Defence of Others (see law 2.1) commits an offence.

Currently it is allowed to discharge a firearm as long as it isn't inside or around a public building

7.3 Possession of Offensive Weapons​

Any person who is in possession of any offensive weapon in a public area outside of a private property without a reasonable excuse commits an offence. Offensive weapons include, but are not necessarily limited to the following, firearms, baseball bats, knives, machetes, or improvised/adapted items with the intent to harm or cause damage.

Currently it is illegal to have an offensive weapon on your person on private properties accessible to the public, such as the Bazaar Shops, Farm Fields, or the Southgate Center.

Why should this change/addition be made: Clears up potential loopholes, makes the law clearer and more consistent.

What is the aim of this change/addition: To clear up potential loopholes, making the law clearer and more consistent.

 

[simplex]

agree with all but your 7.3, i believe it should not be legal to walk around your private property but public area with a firearm on display, this would cause too much mayhem with everyone walking around their land with guns out, this should be illegal

 

[GP]

Your proposed 7.3 changes the spirit of the law and requires balance considerations before deciding to subject it to a public vote. It isn't a loophole that the law is written to restrict having weapons at bazaar shops or other public areas.

 

[northnortheast]

Your proposed 7.3 changes the spirit of the law and requires balance considerations before deciding to subject it to a public vote. It isn't a loophole that the law is written to restrict having weapons at bazaar shops or other public areas.

I figured, wasn’t sure if it was an intentional change so I prefaced with that.

To note: I have witnessed that the “de facto” enforcement of this law seems to be that if you are on private property such as a bazaar shop, you can have a gun equipped regardless of if the public can access it. I’m wondering how many officers have this misconception.