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This bill creates a new criminal offense called "Unlawful Possession of a Stolen Firearm" in New Mexico law, which makes it a fourth-degree felony for a person to knowingly possess or transport a firearm that they know or have reason to believe has been stolen. The bill provides an exception for individuals who receive or retain a stolen firearm with the intent to return it to the owner or participate in a firearm buyback program. The definition of "firearm" is broad, covering any weapon designed to expel a projectile through an explosive action. Importantly, each stolen firearm possessed or transported constitutes a separate criminal offense, and if the person charged is also a felon, they cannot simultaneously be charged under another existing firearm possession law (Section 30-7-16 NMSA 1978). By creating this specific statute, the bill aims to deter the possession and transportation of stolen firearms and provide law enforcement with a clear legal mechanism to prosecute such actions.

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