62.1-01-04. Firearm buyback program - Prohibited

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62.1-01-04. Firearm buyback program - Prohibited

1. As used in this section, "firearm buyback program" means a program to purchase

privately owned firearms, firearm parts, or ammunition from private individuals or

organizations for the purpose of providing cash, gifts, or vouchers; or reducing the

number of firearms, firearm parts, or ammunition owned by civilians; or permitting a

civilian to sell a firearm to the government without fear of prosecution. The term does

not include the purchase of firearms, firearm parts, or ammunition from a licensed

firearms dealer, or a program to purchase firearms, firearm parts, or ammunition for

law enforcement purposes.

2. A state agency, political subdivision, or any law enforcement agency of this state may

not conduct a firearm buyback program or participate in the implementation,

administration, or operation of a firearm buyback program.

3. A state agency, political subdivision, or any law enforcement agency of this state may

not expend any taxpayer dollars for the purpose of implementing, administering, or

otherwise operating a firearm buyback program.

4. A violation of this section is a class A misdemeanor.

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