A. All persons residing in Berkeley who own or possess a firearm (as defined in Penal Code Section 12001(b) or as amended) shall report the theft or loss of such firearm to the Berkeley Police Department within 48 hours of becoming aware of such theft or loss.

B. Persons licensed to sell or manufacturer firearms pursuant to Penal Code Sections 12071 or 12086 are exempt from this chapter, if the firearm lost or stolen was business merchandise, was lost or stolen from their firearm-related business, or was in their possession pursuant to Penal Code Section 12082. (Ord. 6619-NS § 1, 2001)