Clarifies that law enforcement agencies may hold gun buyback programs and permits voluntary surrender of ammunition.
This bill (S 772) clarifies that individuals in New Jersey can voluntarily surrender both firearms and ammunition to law enforcement without facing prosecution for prior unlawful possession, provided they give written notice to the local police chief or state police superintendent beforehand. It explicitly requires gun buyback programs authorized by the Attorney General or county prosecutors to accept surrendered ammunition alongside firearms and permits offering rewards for surrendered weapons. The bill ensures these programs operate under existing practices by confirming law enforcement may host anonymous, voluntary surrender events for firearms, ammunition, and weapons. It does not create new penalties or alter criminal liability beyond the specified surrender process.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
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