Maryland · Maryland Code — Criminal Law Article
Md. Code, Crim. Law § 4-302: This subtitle does not apply to: (1) if acting within the scope of official business, personnel of the United States government or a unit of that government, members of the armed forces of the United States or of the National Guard, law enforcement personnel of the State or a local unit in the State
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This statute lists groups and circumstances exempted from assault weapon restrictions, including government personnel acting officially, licensed dealers servicing law enforcement, inherited weapons, and retired law enforcement officers.
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