(A) It is unlawful for any person to engage in business as a firearms dealer, as hereinafter defined, without a firearm dealer permit issued by the Chief of Police. The Chief of Police is constituted the licensing authority for the city within the meaning of Section 12070 of Article 4, and is granted the authority to administer the provisions of this chapter. The Chief of Police may delegate such authority to an employee or member of the Police Department as he shall determine.
(B) It is unlawful for any person to sell, deliver, or otherwise transfer any firearm in violation of state or federal law or without the permit required by § 5.40.20.