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Huachuca City council repeals fee for firearm transfer background checks

Town of Huachuca City Town Council · February 12, 2026
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Summary

At its Feb. 12 meeting the Huachuca City Council adopted Ordinance 2026-01, removing a local fee for criminal background checks before firearm transfers to align town code with state law (A.R.S. 13‑3108(A)). The motion passed unanimously.

Mayor Johann R. Wallace presided over the Feb. 12, 2026 council meeting at which the council adopted Ordinance 2026‑01 to repeal a town fee charged for criminal background checks before firearm transfers.

Town Attorney Thomas Benavidez explained the ordinance change is required to align the town code with Arizona Revised Statutes 13‑3108(A). Mayor Wallace moved to adopt the ordinance; Councilmember Christy Hirshberg seconded. The motion to adopt Ordinance 2026‑01 passed unanimously.

The ordinance amends Title 2, Chapter 2.55 of the Town Code (Police Department) by removing the fee provision. The minutes record no public comment on this ordinance during the meeting. No implementation date beyond adoption is specified in the minutes.

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