Straw purchasing of firearms (a) A person shall not purchase a firearm for, on behalf of, or at the request of another person if the purchaser knows or reasonably should know that the other person: (1) is prohibited by state or federal law from possessing a firearm;(2) intends to carry the firearm while committing a felony; or(3) intends to transfer the firearm to another person who:(A) is prohibited by state or federal law from possessing a firearm; or(B) intends to carry the firearm while committing a felony.(b) It shall not be a violation of this section if the person purchased the firearm as a result of threats or coercion by another person. (c) A person who violates this section shall be imprisoned not more than five years or fined not more than $50,000.00, or both. (d) As used in this section, 'firearm' has the same meaning as in section 4017 of this title. (Added 2023, No. 23, § 6, eff. May 30, 2023.)
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