9.90.010 Reporting theft or loss of firearm required.
A. If a firearm is lost or stolen, the person who owned or was in possession of the firearm shall report the theft or loss to the Everett police department if the loss or theft occurred in Everett. The report shall be made within twenty-four hours after the theft or loss is first discovered, and shall include, to the extent known:
1. The firearm’s make (manufacturer), country of manufacture, caliber, model, type, and serial number;
2. Any other descriptors (barrel length, color and finish, cartridge capacity);
3. Any other distinguishing number or identification mark on the firearm; and
4. Information about the loss or theft, including the date lost or stolen, location of loss or theft, and the manner and circumstances of the loss or theft.
B. On receipt of a report of a stolen or lost firearm under this section, the Everett police department shall enter the firearm into the local police records management system, including all descriptive information about the firearm to the extent known. The Everett police department shall also enter the firearm into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database whenever the following information is known:
1. The firearm’s make (manufacturer), caliber, type, and serial number.
If there is sufficient information for an NCIC entry, the entry will also include the following information, to the extent known:
1. The firearm model; and
2. Any other descriptors (barrel length, color and finish, cartridge capacity); and
3. Any other distinguishing number, identification mark, or inscription on the firearm.
C. Any violation of or failure to comply with the provisions of subsection A of this section shall constitute a class 1 civil infraction pursuant to Chapter 7.80 RCW and shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars, not including statutory assessments. (Ord. 3606-18 § 1, 2018.)