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This bill requires individuals convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or subject to a domestic abuse protection order to surrender their firearms and ammunition. A "misdemeanor crime of domestic violence" is defined by existing law, and "firearm" has its standard legal meaning. The bill outlines that courts must issue an order for surrender when issuing a domestic abuse protection order, sentencing for a misdemeanor domestic violence crime, or when dealing with violations of protection orders, including those from other states. The surrendered firearms and ammunition must be given to a "qualified third party," which includes law enforcement officers, licensed firearm dealers, or a person designated by the court. The order will prohibit the individual from possessing firearms for a specified period, typically as long as the protection order is in effect or for seven years following a domestic violence conviction. The bill also details procedures for notification, surrender deadlines (generally 48 hours, with exceptions for incarcerated individuals), storage of surrendered items, and the process for reclaiming them. Failure to comply with these orders is a criminal offense. Additionally, the bill expands the Protection Orders Act to include provisions for enforcing protection orders from other states, requiring similar firearm surrender procedures for individuals subject to those foreign orders.

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