§ 9.20.020. Findings and purpose.

The intent of the City Council in enacting the ordinance codified in this Chapter is to implement a requirement that ammunition vendors within the City record and maintain records with respect to each individual purchase of ammunition for use by law enforcement in identifying ineligible purchasers of ammunition and removing firearms and ammunition from persons ineligible to possess them.

The City Council further finds that, with the passage of AB 962 imposing statewide requirements for recording handgun ammunition sales, that after February 1, 2011, there will be no need for a local registry to record the purchase of ammunition principally used in handguns.

The City Council further finds that, despite the passage of AB 962, there will remain the need to maintain a record of ammunition sales involving ammunition not principally used in handguns that is not covered under AB 962.

The City Council further finds that the requirement for ammunition purchasers to submit a thumbprint at the time of sale will allow more effective screening of purchasers who are not eligible to possess firearms.

(Ord. No. 12995, 2-16-2010; Ord. 11848 § 1 (part), 1995; prior code § 2-12.02)