A. It shall be destroyed, if so directed by federal, state or City laws, and may be destroyed if authorized by said laws.

B. All guns or firearms which are not required or authorized to be destroyed by federal or state laws shall be destroyed in the manner specified in the Dangerous Weapons’ Control Law of the State of California.

C. If the use of any such property is requested by any department of the City and the property so requested is not subject to destruction under applicable federal, state or City laws, or as provided herein, said property shall be turned over to the purchasing agent of the City, who shall sign a receipt therefor, for distribution to the department making the request.

D. All such property which is not disposed of as hereinabove provided in subsections A, B and C, shall be sold at public auction to the highest bidder. Such public auction shall be held at least once each year at a time and place to be fixed by the City Council. The purchasing agent or some person designated by them shall give notice of said auction sale at least five days before the time fixed therefor by publication once in the official newspaper. Said notice shall state the day and hour when such sale shall commence, the place at which it is to be held, and shall contain a general description of the property to be sold, or shall refer to a list thereof on file with the City Clerk. Said notice shall be signed by the purchasing agent or by the person designated by them to conduct such public auction. The proceeds of such sale shall, together with all moneys unclaimed for a period of 90 days, be paid into the City Treasury. (Ord. 4346-NS § 1, 1968: Ord. 2973-NS § 3, 1948)