Chapter 9.90
SAFE STORAGE OF FIREARMS IN A RESIDENCE

Sections:

9.90.010    Application of chapter.

9.90.020    Definitions.

9.90.030    Safe storage of firearms in a residence required.

9.90.040    Penalty.

9.90.050    Effective date.

9.90.010 Application of chapter.

The provisions of this chapter shall apply within the city of Foster City. (Ord. 631 § 1 (part), 2019)

9.90.020 Definitions.

For the purpose of this chapter, “firearm” means a firearm as defined in Section 9.88.010.

“Locked container” means a locked container, as defined in California Penal Code Section 16850, listed on the California Department of Justice Bureau of Firearms roster of approved firearm safety devices. For purposes of this chapter, a locked container does not include a bag or other container made of fabric or other penetrable material, such as a regular purse, backpack, or gym bag.

“Residence” means any structure intended or used for human habitation, including but not limited to houses, condominiums, rooms, accessory dwelling units, motels, hotels, SROs, time shares, recreational vehicles, 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 Penal Code Section 23635. (Ord. 631 § 1 (part), 2019)

9.90.030 Safe storage of firearms in a residence required.

A.    Except when carried on the person, no person shall keep a firearm in any residence unless the firearm is stored in a locked container or is disabled with a trigger lock.

B.    To encourage reporting of lost or stolen firearms, a person who complies with California Penal Code Section 25250 by reporting the loss or theft of a firearm they own or possess to a local law enforcement agency within five days from the time they knew or reasonably should have known the firearm had been lost or stolen shall not be prosecuted for violation of subsection A of this section. (Ord. 631 § 1 (part), 2019)

9.90.040 Penalty.

A person who violates this chapter shall be punished as provided in Section 1.08.020. Each day during which a violation of this chapter is committed, continues or is permitted is a separate offense. (Ord. 631 § 1 (part), 2019)

9.90.050 Effective date.

The ordinance codified in this chapter shall be in effect thirty days after adoption. (Ord. 631 § 1 (part), 2019)