New York · New York Penal Law (PEN)
N.Y. Penal Law § 400.05: Disposition of weapons and dangerous instruments, appliances and substances
What this law says, in plain English
This statute establishes procedures for police and peace officers to handle weapons and dangerous items that were unlawfully possessed or used in crimes. Officials must destroy or render these items harmless, with limited exceptions for judicial orders or crime prevention research.
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