Maryland · Maryland Code — Criminal Law Article
Md. Code, Crim. Law § 4-306: (a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a person who violates this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both
What this law says, in plain English
A person who violates this subtitle commits a misdemeanor punishable by up to 3 years imprisonment or $5,000 fine. Using an assault weapon or high-capacity magazine in a felony or crime of violence carries mandatory minimum 5 years (first offense) or 10 years (subsequent offenses) imprisonment.
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