Montana § 46-5-313 - Firearm Not To Be Destroyed
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 46-5-313 — Firearm Not To Be Destroyed, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46-5-313. Firearm Not To Be Destroyed
Firearm not to be destroyed. If a firearm possessed by a law enforcement agency was not purchased by the agency for agency use, if it is legal for a private person to own and possess the firearm, and if the legal owner cannot be determined by the agency, the agency may not destroy the firearm and shall sell the firearm to a licensed dealer. The proceeds of the sale must be deposited in the general fund of the governmental entity of which the agency is a part.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 46-5-313
What does Montana Code Annotated § 46-5-313 cover?
Section 46-5-313 ("Firearm Not To Be Destroyed") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. 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 Montana § 46-5-313?
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Is this the official text of Montana law?
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