"Firearm"
means a firearm as defined in California Penal Code Section 16520, as amended from time to time.
"Locked container"
means a locked container as defined in California Penal Code Section 16850, as amended from time to time, and is listed on the California Department of Justice Bureau of Firearms roster of approved firearm safety devices.
"Residence"
means any structure intended or used for human habitation, including, but not limited to, houses, apartments, condominiums, rooms, in-law units, accessory dwelling units, motels, hotels, single room occupancy units (SROs), timeshares, mobile homes, and recreational and other vehicles where human habitation occurs.
"Trigger lock"
means a trigger lock that is listed on the California Department of Justice's roster of approved firearms safety devices and that is identified as appropriate for that firearm by reference to either the manufacturer and model of the firearm or to the physical characteristics of the firearm that match those listed on the roster for use with the device under California Penal Code Section 23635.
(Ord. 22-515)
No person shall keep a firearm within any residence unless the firearm is stored in a locked container or disabled with a trigger lock.
(Ord. 22-515)
A. 
The requirements of Section 9.22.020 do not apply when a firearm is carried on the person of, or is otherwise in the immediate control and possession of, an individual in accordance with applicable local, State, and/or Federal laws.
B. 
This chapter does not apply when a firearm is carried on the person of, or is otherwise in the immediate control and possession of, a peace officer (as defined in California Penal Code Sections 830 et seq., as may be amended from time to time).
C. 
It is not the intention of this chapter to regulate any conduct if the regulation of such conduct has been preempted by State or Federal law.
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Every violation of this chapter shall:
A. 
Constitute a public nuisance;
B. 
Constitute an infraction and be punished in accordance with Section 1.20.010 of this code;
C. 
Constitute a "code violation" within the meaning of Chapter 8.05 of this code; and
D. 
Be enforceable by the Town using any other enforcement remedies under law and this code.
(Ord. 22-515)