Ind. Code ch. 35-47-3.5

in effect

Ind. Code § 35-47-3.5-1 Chapter application

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to a unit (as defined in IC 36-1-2-23), including a law enforcement agency of a unit. As added by P.L.157-2014, SEC.3.

Ind. Code § 35-47-3.5-2 "Firearm buyback program"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "firearm buyback program" means a program to purchase privately owned firearms from individual firearm owners for the purpose of: (1) reducing the number of firearms owned by civilians; or (2) permitting civilians to sell a firearm to the government without fear of prosecution. The term does not include the purchase of firearms from a licensed firearms dealer or a program to purchase firearms for law enforcement purposes. As added by P.L.157-2014, SEC.3.

Ind. Code § 35-47-3.5-3 Prohibition of firearm buyback programs with public funds

Sec. 3. A unit, including a law enforcement agency of a unit, may not conduct a firearm buyback program unless the firearm buyback program is financed or funded with private funds or grants, and not public funds. As added by P.L.157-2014, SEC.3.

Ind. Code § 35-47-3.5-4 Transfer of firearms to law enforcement agency; disposition of firearms

Sec. 4. (a) A unit having possession of a firearm obtained from a firearm buyback program shall transfer the firearm to a law enforcement agency of the unit. (b) A law enforcement agency of a unit that has possession of a firearm obtained under subsection (a), or otherwise as the result of a firearm buyback program, shall dispose of the firearm in accordance with IC 35-47-3. As added by P.L.157-2014, SEC.3.

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