MI SB0212

Authorizes law enforcement agencies to retain or sell forfeited firearms instead of forwarding them to the state police director for disposal under section 14.

Allows agencies to sell or trade retained firearms to federally licensed dealers with proceeds used only for law enforcement purposes, excluding sales to agency members unless made through public auction by licensed dealers.

Permits agencies to retain firearms for official use by peace officers employed by the seizing agency, with a prohibition on sales under this use category.

Requires law enforcement agencies to check if seized firearms were reported lost or stolen and provide 30 days' written notice to owners and 30 days' public notice on agency websites before disposal, allowing authorized owners to claim firearms during this period.

Mandates agencies maintain sale or trade receipts for at least 7 years, make them available to state police and local auditors, and provide civil immunity for disposing of firearms in compliance with the law.