§15-5-19a Possession of firearms during a declared state of emergency.
               	 		§15-5-19a.  Possession of firearms during a declared state of      emergency.
No powers granted under this article to state or local authorities may be interpreted to authorize the seizure or confiscation of a firearm from a person during a declared state of emergency unless that firearm is unlawfully possessed or unlawfully carried by the person, or the person is otherwise engaged in a criminal act.