Between July 1, 2020, when the yellow flag law went into effect, and Oct. 25, 2023, the day of the Lewiston shootings, agencies had completed just 80 orders — an average of two orders per month.

Maine is the only state with a yellow flag law. The yellow flag law, which took effect in 2020, has been used 881 times, according to Reid's testimony.

Between July 1, 2020, when the yellow flag law went into effect, and Oct. 25, 2023, the day of the Lewiston shootings, agencies had completed just 80 orders — an average of two orders per month.

Supporters of a second referendum, to create a red flag law in Maine, also have outspent opponents ahead of the November election.

Jan. 13—Maine's utilization of its unique yellow flag law spiked in the final months of 2024 as police agencies sought to remove weapons from people who pose a danger. Though authorities used it ...

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