1. (a) When responding to the scene of an alleged act of domestic violence, as described in this subtitle, a law enforcement officer may remove a firearm from the scene if:

   1. (1) the law enforcement officer has probable cause to believe that an act of domestic violence has occurred; and
   2. (2) the law enforcement officer has observed the firearm on the scene during the response.

2. (b) If a firearm is removed from the scene under subsection (a) of this section, the law enforcement officer shall:

   1. (1) provide to the owner of the firearm information on the process for retaking possession of the firearm; and
   2. (2) provide for the safe storage of the firearm during the pendency of any proceeding related to the alleged act of domestic violence.
3. (c) At the conclusion of a proceeding on the alleged act of domestic violence, the owner of the firearm may retake possession of the firearm unless ordered to surrender the firearm under § 4-506 of this subtitle.

Added by Acts 1996, c. 561, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 1996; Acts 1996, c. 562, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 1996.