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ATTACHMENT A — TITLE 4, CHAPTER 4: WEAPONS Title 4, Chapter 4 of the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code is amended to adopt the Section set forth below: Title 4, Chapter 4, Sections 4-4.06-4-4.07: 4-4.06 Safe Storage of Firearms in a Residence. a. Except when carried on his or her person, or in his or her immediate control and possession, no person shall keep a firearm (as defined in California Penal Code 16520 or as amended) in any residence in Los Altos Hills owned or controlled by that person unless the firearm is stored in a locked container (as defined in California Penal Code 16850 or as amended) or the firearm is disabled with a safety device that is listed on the California Department of Justice's roster of approved firearm safety devices. b. The violation of this Section is hereby declared to be unlawful and shall constitute a misdemeanor, and shall be subject to the following fines: (1) A fine not exceeding two hundred and fifty dollars ($250.00) and for a first violation; (2) A fine not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500.00) for a second violation, within one year. (3) A fine not exceeding seven hundred and fifty dollars ($750.00) for a third violation, within one year. (4) A fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) for a fourth violation, within one year. Each violation shall be deemed a distinct and separate offense. In addition, violations of this chapter shall be subject to any administrative, civil, or criminal enforcement remedies available under the law and/or the Municipal Code including cost -recovery provisions under Section 1-2.04. The Town may enforce the violation of this chapter by means of civil enforcement through a restraining order, a preliminary or permanent injunction or by any other means authorized by law. Where it is necessary for the Town to file a civil action in court to obtain compliance with this chapter, the court may, in its discretion, assess a civil penalty based on factors outlined in Municipal Code section 1-2.05(a) against the violating parties in the event the Town is the prevailing party. 4-4.07 Reporting Lost or Stolen Firearms. a. Any person who owns or possesses a firearm (as defined in California Penal Code 16520 or as amended) shall report the theft or loss of the firearm to Santa Clara County Sheriff's office within forty-eight (48) hours of the time he or she determined or reasonably should have known that the firearm had been lost or stolen, whenever: (1) that person resides in the Ordinance 596 Page 3