This chapter shall be known as the Josephine County Firearms Ordinance.
(Ord. 2018-002 § 1)
The purpose of this chapter is to protect citizens against encroachment upon their inalienable right to bear arms.
(Ord. 2018-002 § 2)
As Josephine County's governing body, the Board of Commissioners retains authority to pass and enforce ordinances.
(Ord. 2018-002 § 3)
A.
No law enforcement agency, office or department shall use public funds, tax dollars, equipment or personnel for the purpose of investigating, detecting, apprehending, or incarcerating persons whose only violation of law is that they carry, manufacture, import, possess, purchase, sell or transfer firearms or firearms-related items.
B.
No law enforcement agency, office or department shall use public funds, tax dollars, equipment or personnel for the purpose of investigating, detecting, apprehending, or incarcerating persons whose only violation of law is that they fail to secure, lock, register, or report the loss or theft of firearms or firearms-related items.
(Ord. 2018-002 § 4)