New Orleans |
Code of Ordinances |
Chapter 54. CRIMINAL CODE |
Article VI. OFFENSES AFFECTING THE PUBLIC GENERALLY |
Division 2. OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC SAFETY, WEAPONS |
§ 54-350. Information required for sale of firearms or destructive devices.
(a)
Within 24 hours of the sale of any firearm, the seller shall supply the superintendent of police with the following information:
(1)
Applicant's name, address, occupation, place and date of birth, height, weight, race, any visible marks and the signature of the applicant;
(2)
Acknowledgment by the applicant that he:
a.
Has never been convicted of a crime of violence in the state, or any other state, territory, or the District of Columbia or in the United States;
b.
Is not under indictment for or charged by information with any crime of violence;
c.
Is not a fugitive from justice;
d.
Is not an unlawful user of or addicted to narcotics, or dangerous drugs;
e.
Is at least 18 years of age;
(3)
The date the completed form was delivered to the prospective seller by the prospective purchaser;
(4)
A description of the firearm including the type of firearm, make, model and serial numbers, and letters and caliber or gauge;
(5)
If the dealer shall furnish the superintendent of police or his agent with a copy of the federal firearm transaction record within 24 hours this shall satisfy the preceding information requirements as listed in subsections (1) through (4) of this subsection;
(6)
Anyone who possesses a federal firearm permit to buy and/or sell firearms shall obtain a current occupational license from the bureau of revenue, department of finance.
(b)
Every organization applying for a registration certificate or firearm permit shall also comply with the provisions of this section. Every organization shall provide such other information as the chief determines is necessary to carry out the provisions of this division.
(Code 1956, § 42-65)