1997 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 117

File Code: Public Safety Prior Year Introduction As: HB 429/96 - JUD
Sponsored By:
Delegates Bozman, Conway, and McClenahan
Entitled:
Handguns - Seizure and Forfeiture - Disposition of Forfeited Property

Synopsis:

Requiring a law enforcement agency that seizes handguns or property relating to a handgun to destroy the forfeited property or sell the forfeited property to another law enforcement agency for official use by the purchasing agency or a licensed firearms dealer.

Legislative History

House Action
1/9
First Reading Judiciary
2/5
Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m.
Senate Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Delegate K. Bennett Bozman, District 38
Delegate Norman H. Conway, District 38
Delegate Charles A. McClenahan, District 38
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
DEALERS -see also- MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS AND SALESMEN
FORFEITURE
GUNS -see also- HUNTING
LAW ENFORCEMENT -see also- STATE POLICE, DEPT. OF
SEARCH AND SEIZURE
WEAPONS -see also- GUNS
Bill affects the following Statutes:
Article - 27 Crimes and Punishments
( 36C , 36C )

Documents:

Bill Text:
First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)