Maine § 3503-A. - Disposal of firearms and ammunition

Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 3503-A. — Disposal of firearms and ammunition, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 3503-A.. Disposal of firearms and ammunition

Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, a police department or other law enforcement agency retaining firearms and ammunition covered by this chapter, Title 15, section 3314 or chapter 517, or Title 17‑A, section 1504 may auction the firearms to federally licensed firearms dealers or the public, use the firearms and ammunition for training purposes or destroy the firearms and ammunition.   [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. C, §68 (AMD).]

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 3503-A.

What does Maine Revised Statutes § 3503-A. cover?

Section 3503-A. ("Disposal of firearms and ammunition") 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 § 3503-A.?

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Is this the official text of Maine law?

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