Denial of a firearm dealer license application.
Riverside Municipal Code § 5.95.050
in effect5.95.050 - Denial of a firearm dealer license application.
Upon receipt of an application for a firearm dealer license and the license fee required by this chapter, the police department shall issue a license unless substantial evidence demonstrates that any of the following factors exists:
1. Existence of any of the offenses listed in Section 1.17.122 of this Code.
2. The application is incomplete, inaccurate, or false. The gross negligent or intentional supplying of inaccurate or false information shall be a violation of this chapter.
3. The application seeks authorization for firearm sales at a location for which this Code or this chapter prohibits issuance of a firearm dealer license.
4. The application seeks authorization for firearm sales for a proprietor to whom this chapter prohibits a license to be issued.
5. The application seeks authorization for firearm sales that is prohibited pursuant to this chapter, that is unlawful pursuant to this Code, or that is unlawful pursuant to any other law.
6. The applicant has previously been issued a license that is suspended or revoked for violating any provisions of this Code, state law, or federal law.
7. The application is for a license or renewal of a license for a dealer location that is the same dealer location as that of a dealer whose license was revoked or is subject to revocation proceedings for violation of any provision of this Code, state law, or federal law, unless:
a. It has been more than one year since a previous firearm dealer license was revoked or suspended; or
b. The applicant provides the police department with documentation demonstrating the applicant is acquiring the premises or business in an arm's length transaction.
8. The applicant does not possess all required certificates, permits or licenses required under California Penal Code section 26700.
(Ord. No. 7762, § 10, 2026; Ord. 7580 § 1(Exh. A), 2022)
Source: City of Riverside, California, Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ca/riverside/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_TIT5BU_CH5.95FIDELI_5.95.050DEFIDELIAPFetched: 11/1/2026