1835 Del. Laws 166 (Spec. Sess.)
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An Act To Prevent the Discharge Of Fire-arms In the Village of Camden, Kent County, And For Other Purposes Therein Mentioned, ch. 123, § 1: Prohibited discharge of any gun, "ordnance," musket, fowling-piece, fuse, or pistol within the village of Camden. Also prohibited the use of bonfires, firecrackers, squibs, or throwing any fireballs or rockets within one quarter of a mile of the village center. §2 and §3 had separate punishments between whites and minorities. Whites who violate the law are punished with a fine not less than one nor exceeding five dollars. Minorities who could not pay the same fine immediately upon conviction, the offender shall be jailed for one month, unless the fine is paid sooner.
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