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(A) A person who violates SLCC 9.80.010 is an incorrigible child and shall be subject to the following penalties:

(1) For an offense involving an unloaded firearm, a fine of not more than $250.00 and the court may order the suspension or revocation of the person’s driver’s license; or

(2) For an offense involving a loaded firearm, a fine of not more than $500.00 and the court may order the suspension or revocation of the person’s driver’s license.

(B) If the firearm is not returned to the parent or guardian pursuant to SLCC 9.80.030 it shall be held by the law enforcement agency responsible for the seizure until the charges have been adjudicated or otherwise disposed of and until the conclusion of any forfeiture proceedings. Upon adjudication of a person for a violation of this chapter, the court in accordance with A.R.S. Chapter 39 (A.R.S. § 13-4301 et seq.) shall order the firearm forfeited and sold, destroyed or disposed of otherwise.

(C) If the court finds that the parent or guardian of a minor found responsible for violating this chapter knew of the minor’s unlawful conduct and made no effort to prohibit it, the parent or guardian is jointly and severally responsible for any fine imposed pursuant to this chapter.

(D) This chapter is supplemental to any other law imposing a criminal penalty for the use or exhibition of a deadly weapon. A minor who violates this chapter may be prosecuted and convicted for any other criminal conduct involving the use or exhibition of the deadly weapon. (Ord. 109 § 1, passed 5-26-1993. Code 1982 § 9-1-6(D – G). Code 2012 § 130.99.)