Maryland § 4-305.1
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 4-305.1, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4-305.1.
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person may not:
(1) transport a rapid fire activator into the State; or
(2) manufacture, possess, sell, offer to sell, transfer, purchase, or receive a rapid fire activator.
(b) This section does not apply to the possession of a rapid fire activator by a person who:
(1) possessed the rapid fire activator before October 1, 2018;
(2) applied to the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives before October 1, 2018, for authorization to possess a rapid fire activator;
(3) received authorization to possess a rapid fire activator from the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives before October 1, 2019; and
(4) is in compliance with all federal requirements for possession of a rapid fire activator.
(c) Nothing in this section is intended to prohibit the otherwise lawful possession of a part or combination of parts by:
(1) a police officer or other person employed by a law enforcement agency under circumstances in which the officer or other person possesses the part or parts in accordance with authorization given by the law enforcement agency; or
(2) a person who has registered a machine gun with the Secretary of State Police under § 4–403 of this title if the part or parts are possessed for use in only, and necessary for the proper function of, a machine gun that is currently registered by the person under § 4–403 of this title.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 4-305.1
What does Maryland Code § 4-305.1 cover?
Section 4-305.1 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. 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 Maryland § 4-305.1?
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Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 4-305.1 apply to my situation?
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