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2019 Indiana Code
Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure
Article 47. Weapons and Instruments of Violence
Chapter 14. Proceedings for the Seizure and Retention of a Firearm
35-47-14-12. Standard of care for retained firearm
Universal Citation: IN Code § 35-47-14-12 (2019)
IC 35-47-14-12 Standard of care for retained firearm
Sec. 12. (a) A law enforcement agency storing a firearm seized under this chapter shall use reasonable care to ensure that the firearm is not lost or damaged, and the law enforcement agency is prohibited from marking the firearm for identification or other purposes.
(b) A law enforcement agency shall be liable for any damage to or loss of the firearm that results from the law enforcement agency's negligence in the storage or handling of the firearm.
As added by P.L.289-2019, SEC.15.
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