§ 4025.
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§ 4025. 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.)