MD SB775

Federal firearms licensees and law enforcement agencies operating gun buyback programs must destroy all surrendered firearms, including all attached components and parts, making them permanently inoperable and unrepairable

Operators may contract with law enforcement agencies or businesses to perform the required destruction of firearms

Violations carry fines up to $10,000 per violation; licensed dealers who violate the law face mandatory revocation of their dealer's license by the Secretary of State Police

Law enforcement agencies must check the National Crime Information Center database to determine if surrendered firearms are stolen or connected to crimes before destruction

Effective date: October 1, 2026