City of Lancaster, PA Chapter 140 Firearms and Weapons

[HISTORY: Adopted by the City Council of the City of Lancaster as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]

GENERAL REFERENCES

Amusements and amusement devices — See Ch. 92.

Discharge of firearms — See Ch. 129, Art. V

Noise — See Ch. 198.

Parks and recreation — See Ch. 210.

Article I Reporting of Lost or Stolen Firearms

[Adopted 6-9-2009 by Ord. No. 9-2009]

§ 140-1 Requirement for reporting loss or theft.

Any person who is the owner of a firearm that is lost or stolen shall report the loss or theft to the City of Lancaster Bureau of Police within 72 hours after discovery of the loss or theft.

§ 140-2 Violation and penalties.

Any person who violates this chapter shall be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000 or imprisonment for not more than 90 days, or both.

§ 140-3 Definition of firearm.

For purposes hereof, "firearm" shall have the definition given to it by 18 Pa.C.S.A. § 6102, as may be amended from time to time.