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***Note: Many local criminal codes can now be located under Chapter 10.60 SMC while others are now cited under the Revised Code of Washington (RCW), which was incorporated into the municipal code in 2022. (See SMC 10.58.010). Code Enforcement, including Noise Control and Animal Regulations are located in Chapters 10.62 through 10.74.

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Chapter 10.75
Section 10.75.010
 

Title 10 Regulation of Activities

Chapter 10.75 Firearms and Dangerous Weapons

Section 10.75.010 Scope and Purpose

Gun violence is a public health issue. The impacts of gun violence, both direct and indirect, inflict an enormous burden on society, including suicide, homicide, and unintentional deaths, as well as nonfatal gunshot injuries, threats, and exposure to gun violence in all neighborhoods.

This chapter defines a process to implement prevention of gun violence and safety measures designed to save lives.

Date Passed: Monday, July 8, 2024

Effective Date: Thursday, August 29, 2024

ORD C36534 Section 1