Chapter 5.11 — GUN DEALERS

"Gun dealer" means any person, firm or corporation who sells or otherwise transfers to the public any pistol, revolver or other firearm, new or used, capable of being concealed upon the person. "Gun dealer" includes any person, firm or corporation who purchases, takes in trade, or accepts on consignment from the public, any firearm of any type, including, but not limited to, pistols, revolvers and rifles.

(Ord. 225 §1(part), 1976).

Every gun dealer shall first procure a license.

(Ord. 225 §1(part), 1976).

If a license is granted under this chapter, it shall be subject to the following conditions, for breach of any of which the license shall be subject to forfeiture:

(1)

The business shall be carried on only in the building designated in the license;

(2)

The license or a true copy thereof, shall be displayed on the premises where it can easily be seen;

(3)

The license shall comply with the provisions of all state and federal statutes and regulations applicable to his business as a gun dealer.

(Ord. 225 §1(part), 1976).

In addition to properly maintaining all records and documents required by state and federal laws, a gun dealer upon purchasing, taking in trade, or accepting on consignment from the public any firearm of any type, shall comply with buy-form requirements as enumerated in Chapter VII, Article 9 of Los Angeles County License Ordinance beginning with Section 1391.

(Ord. 225 §1(part), 1976).

Upon the request of any peace officer, a gun dealer shall furnish all records pertaining to the gun dealer's transactions, including, but not limited to, all records required to be maintained by law, and shall permit an inspection of the licensed premises.

(Ord. 225 §1(part), 1976).