(a) A person commits the offense of possessing an illegal weapon when he or she knowingly possess an illegal weapon, unless the person has a valid written permit to possess such a weapon, which permit was duly issued pursuant to state or federal law.

(b) It is the duty of every peace officer, upon making an arrest under this Section, to seize the allegedly illegal weapon and to place such weapon in safekeeping as directed by the Town Marshal, to be disposed of pursuant to an order of the court having jurisdiction over the matter. Should the person arrested be convicted of a violation of this Section, the court shall order that the illegal weapon be forfeited and destroyed. (Prior code 9.20.040; Ord. 1288 §1, 2008)