Section 4025 - Straw purchasing of firearms(a) A person shall not purchase a firearm for, on behalf of, or at the request of another person if the purchaser knows or reasonably should know that the other person: (1) is prohibited by state or federal law from possessing a firearm;(2) intends to carry the firearm while committing a felony; or(3) intends to transfer the firearm to another person who:(A) is prohibited by state or federal law from possessing a firearm; or(B) intends to carry the firearm while committing a felony.(b) It shall not be a violation of this section if the person purchased the firearm as a result of threats or coercion by another person.(c) A person who violates this section shall be imprisoned not more than five years or fined not more than $50,000.00, or both.(d) As used in this section, "firearm" has the same meaning as in section 4017 of this title.Added by 2023 , No. 23, § 6, eff. 5/30/2023.