Ripon Municipal Code Ch. 9.30 Unclaimed Bicycles or Toys

USED IN PROGRAMS TO PREVENT DELINQUENCY

used in programs to prevent delinquency.

The following words, terms, and phrases when used herein shall have the meaning ascribed to them in this Section except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning. A. “Unclaimed Bicycles or Toys” means bicycles or toys that have been held by the police department for a period of at least two months when the owner cannot, with reasonable diligence, be found, or, being found, refuses upon demand to pay the lawful charges provided by Sections 2080.1 of the California Civil Code where the police department may require payment by the owner of a reasonable charge to defray costs of storage and care of the property. B. “Delinquency” means the condition of a person lacking in a moral or social sense. (Ord. 591 §1, 1999) Section 9.30.020 Unclaimed bicycles or toys used in programs to prevent delinquency. Any bicycles or toys, or both, in the possession of the police department of the city which have been unclaimed for a period of at least 60 days may, instead of being sold at public auction to the highest bidder pursuant to the provisions of Section 217 of the Juvenile Court Law (Welfare and Institutions Code), be used in a program or activity designed to prevent juvenile delinquency and which is exempt from income taxation under federal or state law, or both, for use in any program or activity designed to prevent juvenile delinquency. These programs may include, but are not limited to, the following: A. The “Mary Graham Hall” temporary shelter for abused and neglected children. B. The “Special Delivery” Christmas gift program for underprivileged children within the jurisdiction of the Ripon Consolidated Fire District. C. Other charitable and/or non-profit organizations which meet the requirements of Section 217 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. (Ord. 591 §1, 1999)

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