hordruma/ontario_laws_and_regs huggingface dataset:
134 (1) This section applies to firearms that are in the possession of a police force because they have been found, turned in or seized. Safe-keeping, return to owner (2) The chief of police shall ensure that firearms are securely stored, and that they are returned to their owners if there is a court order or other legal requirement to that effect. Destruction (3) If all possible court proceedings relating to a firearm have been completed or the time for them has expired and there is no court order or other legal requirement governing how the firearm is to be dealt with, the chief of police shall ensure that it is destroyed promptly, unless subsection (4) applies. Firearm of special interest (4) If the chief of police considers the firearm unique, an antique, or of educational or historical value, he or she shall notify the Director of the Centre of Forensic Sciences. Idem (5) If the Director indicates, within three months of receiving notice, that the firearm is required for the Centre’s collection, the chief of police shall ensure that it is transferred there. Idem (6) If the Director indicates that the firearm is not required for the Centre’s collection or fails to respond within three months of receiving notice, the chief of police shall ensure that the firearm is destroyed promptly. Disposal otherwise than by destruction (7) The chief of police may dispose of a firearm to which subsection (6) applies otherwise than by having it destroyed if he or she first obtains the Solicitor General’s approval of the method of disposal.  R.S.O. 1990, c. P.15, s. 134 (1-7). Register of firearms (8) The chief of police shall ensure that the police force keeps a register of firearms and that the following rules are followed: 1. Every firearm’s description and location shall be recorded. 2. When a firearm ceases to be in the possession of the board or of a member of the police force, full particulars shall be recorded, including the name of the person who disposed of it and the date and method of disposal. 3. If the firearm is returned to its owner, his or her name, address and telephone number shall also be recorded. 4. On or before the 31st day of January in each year, a statement shall be filed with the Solicitor General listing the firearms that have come into the possession of the police force during the preceding calendar year, indicating which firearms are still being retained and which have been disposed of, and giving the particulars of disposition.  R.S.O. 1990, c. P.15, s. 134 (8); 1997, c. 8, s. 39. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1997, c. 8, s. 39 - 27/11/1997