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Originally Posted by Styrak
Local bylaw does not supercede federal law. They cannot arbitrarily redefine what a replica firearm is. If that's what they're actually meaning to do good luck with that, because it won't stand up in court.
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Not at all true.. as they are not charging with criminal offenses. Municipalities can't redefine what a replica is UNDER THE CRIMINAL CODE
for a city Bylaw offense.. they can define a replica as anything they want
Halton region for example defines a firearm as "anything that fires a projectile"
this would technically include a drinking straw and spitball...
don't confuse Non criminal civil bylaws with Criminal law.
The burden of proof is very low to be convicted of a bylaw offence. The bylaw officers sworn statement is generally considered evidence enough to issue the fine.