1. (a) An employee commissioned by the director as a peace officer may purchase for an amount set by the department, not to exceed fair market value, a firearm issued to the person by the department if:

   1. (1) the firearm is not listed as a prohibited weapon under Section 46.05, Penal Code; and
   2. (2) the firearm is retired by the department for replacement purposes.
2. (b) The commission may adopt rules for the sale of a retired firearm under this section to a peace officer commissioned by the director.

Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 475 (S.B. 417), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.