Maine § 455. - Record of sales of firearms
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 455. — Record of sales of firearms, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 455.. Record of sales of firearms
1. Forms.
1-A. Form. A firearms dealer may not refuse to show or refuse to allow inspection of the form a dealer must keep as prescribed by 18 United States Code, Section 923 to a law enforcement officer as defined in Title 17‑A, section 2, subsection 17 upon presentation of a formal written request for inspection stating that the form relates to an active criminal investigation.
A person who violates this subsection commits a civil violation for which a fine of $50 may be adjudged.
2. False or fictitious name. A person may not give a false or fictitious name to a firearms dealer. A person who violates this subsection commits a civil violation for which a fine of $50 may be adjudged.
3. Exception. This section does not apply to a firearms wholesaler who sells only to other firearms dealers or to a firearms manufacturer who sells only at wholesale.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 455.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 455. cover?
Section 455. ("Record of sales of firearms") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maine § 455.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 455." (Maine). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maine law?
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How does Maine § 455. apply to my situation?
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