Oregon · Oregon Revised Statutes — Oregon Criminal Code (Ch. 161–167)

ORS (Criminal Code) § 166.257: Return of relinquished firearm

Civil

What this law says, in plain English

This statute sets procedures for law enforcement to return firearms or ammunition that were previously relinquished, including notification requirements, a 72-hour hold period, and verification of lawful ownership before return.

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