Clarifies that law enforcement agencies may hold gun buyback programs and permits voluntary surrender of ammunition.
This bill clarifies that New Jersey law permits law enforcement agencies to run gun buyback programs where individuals can voluntarily surrender both firearms and ammunition without facing charges for unlawful possession. It requires that any program accepting firearms must also accept ammunition and allows these programs to offer rewards for surrendered items. The bill explicitly covers ammunition in the same process as firearms, aligning with current law enforcement practices that already include ammunition in some buyback efforts. This change ensures the legal framework for voluntary surrender is clear and comprehensive.
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
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Ellen Park
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