Iowa HF2138 amends the handling and reporting of forfeited weapons, allowing their use in law enforcement or sale, and mandates annual audits by the.
Iowa HF2138 modifies the management of forfeited weapons by specifying that such weapons and ammunition must be deposited with the Department of Public Safety. These items can be used in law enforcement, testing, or comparison by the criminalistics laboratory, sold, or released to a law enforcement agency upon application. The bill also requires the Department of Public Safety to conduct an annual audit of all forfeited weapons received, documenting their use and location. This ensures transparency and accountability in the handling of forfeited weapons.
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