(a) Any person who owns or possesses a firearm shall report the theft or loss of such firearm to the Tucson police department within forty-eight (48) hours of the time he or she knew or should have known the firearm has been stolen or lost, when either the owner or possessor resides in the city, or the theft or loss of the firearm occurs in the city. As used in this section, "firearm" has the same set forth in A.R.S. 13-105(19).
(b) The provisions of subsection (a) of this section shall not apply to any of the following:
1. Law enforcement officials while engaged in their official duties;
2. Members of the armed forces of the United States, or of the national guard, while engaged in their official duties;
3. Firearms dealers and manufacturers licensed under federal law who are subject to the reporting requirements of 18 U.S.C. 923(g)(6).
(c) A failure to report the loss or theft of a firearm as required in this section is a violation of the provisions of this section and constitutes a civil infraction, punishable by a civil sanction of one hundred dollars ($100.00).
(Ord. No. 11081, § 1, 5-29-13)