Maine § 1510. - Collection of information regarding lawful firearm purchases

Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 1510. — Collection of information regarding lawful firearm purchases, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 1510.. Collection of information regarding lawful firearm purchases

Except as necessary for the purposes of investigating suspected criminal activity or terrorism, administering civil, criminal or juvenile justice pursuant to Title 16, chapter 9 or protecting a person's health and welfare under Title 34‑B, chapter 3, subchapter 4, article 3, the State Police may not collect in its records any surveillance video, information or data concerning lawful firearm purchases obtained by the Maine Information and Analysis Center created by executive order of the Governor issued December 8, 2006.   [PL 2021, c. 384, §1 (NEW).]

Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 1510.

What does Maine Revised Statutes § 1510. cover?

Section 1510. ("Collection of information regarding lawful firearm purchases") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Maine § 1510.?

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Is this the official text of Maine law?

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How does Maine § 1510. apply to my situation?

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