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This bill amends Georgia's laws regarding the disposition of weapons used in crimes, specifically focusing on firearms discharged at individuals under 18 years of age. Under the new provisions, any firearm that is discharged at a person under 18 will be declared contraband and mandatorily destroyed. The bill modifies existing statutes to clarify that when a weapon is used in a crime or found to be illegally possessed, law enforcement agencies must handle the weapon in specific ways: for most weapons, they may sell unclaimed weapons or follow civil forfeiture procedures, but for firearms discharged at minors, they are required to destroy the weapon. The changes aim to provide a clear protocol for handling weapons involved in incidents targeting young people, ensuring that such firearms are permanently removed from potential future use. The bill represents a legislative response to protect minors by ensuring that firearms used in violent acts against them are systematically destroyed rather than potentially re-entering circulation.

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https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70640