P.R. Laws tit. 25, § 456f

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§ 456f. Felony charges; seizure of weapons

Upon a finding of probable cause for the arrest of any person to whom a license to carry weapons has been granted, for the commission of any of the crimes specified in § 456j of this title, or of violations of the provisions of this chapter, the court shall provisionally suspend the license until the final determination of the criminal procedure. Provided, further, That the court shall order the immediate seizure of all weapons and ammunition of the licensee for their custody in the police weapons and ammunition depot. Upon a final and binding determination that the accused is not guilty, the judge shall order the immediate return of the weapons license and all weapons and ammunition. All weapons and ammunition returned must be in the same condition they were when seized. The licensee shall be exempted from the payment of the storage fees. Should the judicial action result in a final and binding conviction, the Superintendent shall permanently revoke the license and shall seize all weapons and ammunition.

History —Sept. 11, 2000, No. 404, § 2.07, eff. Mar. 1, 2001.