North Dakota § 62.1-01-04 Firearm buyback program - Prohibited

North Dakota Statutes

§ 62.1-01-04 — Firearm buyback program - Prohibited

North Dakota § 62.1-01-04

Title 62.1Weapons

Ch. 62.1-01Definitions - General Provisions

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N.D. Cent. Code § 62.1-01-04 (2026).

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1.As used in this section, "firearm buyback program" means a program to purchase privately owned firearms, firearm parts, or ammunition from private individuals or organizations for the purpose of providing cash, gifts, or vouchers; or reducing the number of firearms, firearm parts, or ammunition owned by civilians; or permitting a civilian to sell a firearm to the government without fear of prosecution. The term does not include the purchase of firearms, firearm parts, or ammunition from a licensed firearms dealer, or a program to purchase firearms, firearm parts, or ammunition for law enforcement purposes.

2.A state agency, political subdivision, or any law enforcement agency of this state may not conduct a firearm buyback program or participate in the implementation, administration, o

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1. As used in this section, "firearm buyback program" means a program to purchase
privately owned firearms, firearm parts, or ammunition from private individuals or
organizations for the purpose of providing cash, gifts, or vouchers; or reducing the
number of firearms, firearm parts, or ammunition owned by civilians; or permitting a
civilian to sell a firearm to the government without fear of prosecution. The term does
not include the purchase of firearms, firearm parts, or ammunition from a licensed
firearms dealer, or a program to purchase firearms, firearm parts, or ammunition for
law enforcement purposes.
2. A state agency, political subdivision, or any law enforcement agency of this state may
not conduct a firearm buyback program or participate in the implementation,
administration, or operation of a firearm buyback program.

3. A state agency, political subdivision, or any law enforcement agency of this state may
not expend any taxpayer dollars for the purpose of implementing, administering, or
otherwise operating a firearm buyback program.
4. A violation of this section is a class A misdemeanor.