12. Law enforcement to retain other authority. Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to affect the ability of a law enforcement officer, as that term is defined in § 7-2509.01(3), to remove firearms or ammunition from any person pursuant to other lawful authority. (Sept. 24, 1976, D.C. Law 1-85, title X, § 1012; as added May 10, 2019, D.C. Law 22-314, § 2(e), 66 DCR 1672.) Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 2(e) of Firearms Safety Omnibus Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-41, Apr. 15, 2019, 66 DCR 5255). For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 2(e) of Firearms Safety Omnibus Emergency Amendment Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-629, Jan. 30, 2018, 66 DCR 1729).
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