§ 4-511. Removing firearm from scene

   (a) In general. -- When responding to the scene of an alleged act of domestic violence, as described in this subtitle, a law enforcement officer may remove a firearm from the scene if:

   (1) the law enforcement officer has probable cause to believe that an act of domestic violence has occurred; and

   (2) the law enforcement officer has observed the firearm on the scene during the response.

(b) Duty of law enforcement officer. -- If a firearm is removed from the scene under subsection (a) of this section, the law enforcement officer shall:

   (1) provide to the owner of the firearm information on the process for retaking possession of the firearm; and

   (2) provide for the safe storage of the firearm during the pendency of any proceeding related to the alleged act of domestic violence.

(c) When owner may resume possession. -- At the conclusion of a proceeding on the alleged act of domestic violence, the owner of the firearm may retake possession of the firearm unless ordered to surrender the firearm under § 4-506 of this subtitle.

HISTORY: 1996, ch. 561, § 2; ch. 562, § 2.