City Council Agenda and Packet 2022 06 07

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(1) Safely and securely store the assault weapon pursuant to the regulations adopted by the appropriate law enforcement agency; (2) Possess the assault weapon only on property owned or immediately controlled by the person, or while on the premises of a licensed gunsmith for the purpose of lawful repair, or while engaged in the legal use of the assault weapon at a duly licensed firing range, or while traveling to or from these locations, provided that the assault weapon is stored unloaded in a locked container during transport. The term "locked container" does not include the utility compartment, glove compartment, or trunk of a motor vehicle; and (3) Report the loss or theft of a certified assault weapon to the appropriate law enforcement agency within 48 hours of the time the discovery was made or should have been made. (e) If a certified assault weapon is used in the commission of a crime, the owner shall be civilly liable for any damages resulting from that crime. The liability imposed by this subsection shall not apply if the assault weapon was stolen and the certified owner reported the theft of the firearm to law enforcement within 48 hours of the time the discovery was made or should have been made. (f) Certified assault weapons may not be purchased, sold or transferred in the City of Louisville, except for transfer to a licensed gunsmith for the purpose of lawful repair, or transfer to the appropriate law enforcement agency for the purpose of surrendering the assault weapon for destruction. (g) Persons acquiring an assault weapon by inheritance, bequest, or succession shall, within 90 days of acquiring title, do one of the following: (1) Modify the assault weapon to render it permanently inoperable; (2) Surrender the assault weapon to the Louisville Police Department for destruction; (3) Transfer the assault weapon to a firearms dealer who is properly licensed under federal, state and local laws; or (4) Permanently remove the assault weapon from the City of Louisville. (h) The owner of a certified assault weapon may not possess in the City of Louisville any assault weapons purchased after July 1, 2022. (i) The City Manager shall charge a fee for each certificate sufficient to cover the costs of administering the certificate program. The City Manager shall issue to qualified applicants two original copies of each certificate issued. Ordinance No. 1831 Series 2022 Page 10 of 12 20