Maryland SB942 regulates the surrender and seizure of firearms for individuals under assisted outpatient treatment orders.

Maryland SB942 establishes procedures for the surrender and seizure of firearms for individuals under assisted outpatient treatment orders. Law enforcement officers must issue a receipt for surrendered or seized firearms, provide a copy to the respondent, and retain a copy. Firearms may be transferred to licensed dealers or individuals if the respondent agrees. Law enforcement may destroy firearms if requested by the respondent. If an individual other than the respondent claims ownership, the firearm must be returned if the individual is not prohibited from possessing it.

Maryland SB942 regulates the surrender and seizure of firearms for individuals under assisted outpatient treatment orders.

Maryland SB942 establishes procedures for the surrender and seizure of firearms for individuals under assisted outpatient treatment orders. Law enforcement officers must issue a receipt for surrendered or seized firearms, provide a copy to the respondent, and retain a copy. Firearms may be transferred to licensed dealers or individuals if the respondent agrees. Law enforcement may destroy firearms if requested by the respondent. If an individual other than the respondent claims ownership, the firearm must be returned if the individual is not prohibited from possessing it.