Does Section 45-9-131 allow a resigning police officer, as opposed to a retiring officer, purchase his city-issued firearm at a price to be determined by the board?

[Sharon Thomas]

Q Does Section 45-9-131 allow a resigning police officer, as opposed to a retiring officer, purchase his city-issued firearm at a price to be determined by the board?

A No. Section 45-9-131 only applies to a retiring officer or the spouse of a law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty. (Attorney General’s Opinion to Fairley, October 11, 2019)