§ 6-35 — Saratoga Zoning Code

6-35.010 Storage of firearms in a residence. ¶

Except when carried on his or her person, or in his or her immediate control and possession, no person shall keep a firearm (as defined in California Penal Code 16520 or as amended) in any residence in Saratoga owned or controlled by that person unless the firearm is stored in a locked container (as defined in California Penal Code 16850 or as amended) or the firearm is disabled with a safety device that is listed on the California Department of Justice's roster of approved firearm safety devices.

(Ord. No. 358, § 1(Att. A), 11-21-2018)

6-35.020 Violations. ¶

The violation of any provision contained in this Article is hereby declared to be unlawful and shall constitute an infraction, subject to the penalties as prescribed in Chapter 3 of this Code. In order to encourage reports to law enforcement agencies of lost or stolen firearms, a person who files a report with a law enforcement agency notifying the agency that a firearm has been lost or stolen shall not be subject to any code enforcement proceeding for any alleged violation of section 6-35.010 above.

(Ord. No. 358, § 1(Att. A), 11-21-2018)

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(Saratoga Supp. No. 54, 7-24)