Ordinances of the City of Portland, Commencing May 23, 1832 Page 23-24, Image 23-24 (1833) § 41

Abstract

Be it further ordained, That if any person shall fire or discharge any gun or pistol from the top or window of any house or other building, or in or upon any of the streets, wharves, lanes, alleys, or public squares, or in any yard or garden within the city, the same being loaded with ball or shot or with powder only , every person so offending, shall, for each offence, forfeit and pay one dollar.