Tiburon Municipal Code Art. IV Reporting Loss or Theft

32-27 - Reporting of loss or theft of firearm.¶

It is unlawful for any person to fail to report to the police department the theft or loss of a firearm he or she owns or possesses within forty-eight hours of the time he or she knew or reasonably should have known that the firearm has been stolen or lost, if the person resides in the town or the loss or theft occurs in the town.

After July 5, 2016, it is unlawful for any person to fail to report to the police department the theft or loss of a firearm he or she owned or possessed within the five years prior to May 6, 2016 if the person resided in the town at the time of the loss or theft, or the loss or theft occurred in the town, unless the firearm has been recovered.

Pursuant to California Penal Code Section 11108, the chief of police shall submit a description of each firearm that has been reported lost or stolen directly to the California Department of Justice automated property system for firearms.

(Ord. No. 563 N.S. § 2A, 4-6-2016)

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32-28 - Exceptions to reporting of loss or theft of firearm.¶

Section 32-27 shall not apply to the following persons:

(a) Law enforcement officials while engaged in their official duties;

(b) Members of the armed forces of the United States or the National Guard while engaged in their official duties;

(c) Firearms dealers and manufacturers licensed under federal and state law while engaged in the course and scope of their activities as licensees.

(Ord. No. 563 N.S. § 2B, 4-6-2016)

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32-29 - Penalty for failing to report loss or theft of firearm.¶

(a) Any person violating section 32-27 is guilty of a misdemeanor;

(b) Any person who reports to any law enforcement officer, pursuant to section 32-27 of this chapter that a firearm has been lost or stolen, knowing the report to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor.

(Ord. No. 563 N.S. § 2C, 4-6-2016)

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