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MD SB444
Bill
Status
2/28/2025
Primary Sponsor
William Smith
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AI Summary
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Federal firearms licensees and law enforcement agencies operating gun buyback programs must destroy all surrendered firearms, including all components and parts, making them permanently inoperable and unrepairable
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Violations carry fines up to $10,000 per violation, and licensed dealers who violate the law will have their dealer's license revoked by the Secretary of State Police
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Operating a gun buyback program without complying with the destruction requirements is a misdemeanor punishable by fines up to $10,000
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Law enforcement agencies must make reasonable efforts to determine whether a surrendered firearm is stolen or connected to a crime before destruction
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Effective October 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Public Safety - Gun Buyback Programs - Destruction of Firearms
Guns
Last Action
Motion Special Order until Next Session (Delegate Clippinger) Adopted
4/7/2025