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First reading held for code changes on minors and firearm possession exceptions
Summary
Ordinance 2026-02 received a first reading Jan. 22; it would amend Town Code Title 9 to adjust exceptions under which minors may lawfully possess firearms, aligning local code with A.R.S. 13-3108(G)(2)(d).
Mayor Johann R. Wallace performed the first reading of Ordinance 2026-02 at the Jan. 22 meeting. The ordinance would amend Town Code Title 9 (Public Peace, Morals and Welfare), Chapter 9.20, to change the circumstances under which minors may lawfully possess firearms so that the town code aligns with A.R.S. 13-3108(G)(2)(d).
The minutes reflect the first reading only; no final vote or adoption occurred at the meeting. Town Attorney Thomas Benavidez noted that the code change is required to align with state law. The minutes do not include public comment on the ordinance or detail about specific language changes.
