§ 82-36.804. Local firearms dealer licenses.

In accordance with the provisions of Penal Code Section 12071, the director, as the local licensing authority, shall accept applications for and may grant licenses valid for one year (Penal Code Section 12071(a)(6)) permitting the retail sale of firearms and ammunition in the unincorporated area of the county where otherwise allowed by the involved zoning district, provided that a written application containing the following is submitted to and approved by the director.

(1)

The name, age and address of the applicant;

(2)

The address of the proposed location for which the license is required, together with the business name, if any;

(3)

Proof of a possessory interest in the property at which the proposed business will be conducted in the form of ownership, lease, license or other entitlement to operate at such location and the written consent of the owner of record of real property;

(4)

Proof of compliance with all federal and state licensing laws, including but not limited to the provisions of California Penal Code Section 12071 requiring reporting of thefts (Penal Code Section 12071(b)(13)), and security storage requirements for each firearm (Penal Code Sections 12071(b)(14), 15(c)(3));

(5)

Proof of the issuance of a land use permit at the proposed location, or in the alternative, proof of compliance with the provisions of Section 82-36.204 for the establishment of a legal nonconforming use;

(6)

Information relating to licenses or permits relating to other weapons sought by the applicant from other jurisdictions, including but not limited to date of application and whether each application resulted in issuance of a license;

(7)

Information relating to every revocation of a license or permit relating to firearms, including but not limited to date and circumstances of the revocation;

(8)

Applicant's agreement to indemnify, defend, release and hold harmless the county, its officers, agents, and employees, from and against all claims, losses, costs, damages and liabilities of any kind, including attorney fees, arising in any manner out of the applicant's negligence or intentional or wilful misconduct; and

(9)

Payment of nonrefundable compensatory fees for administering this chapter in amounts to be established by resolution of the board of supervisors.

(Ords. 2003-09 § 6, 95-59 § 1).