Maryland · Maryland Code — Criminal Law Article
Md. Code, Crim. Law § 4-403: (a) (1) A manufacturer of a machine gun shall keep a register of each machine gun manufactured or handled by the manufacturer
What this law says, in plain English
Machine gun manufacturers must maintain registers of all guns they make or handle, with specified details. Manufacturers must allow law enforcement to inspect their stock and registers. Machine gun owners must register with the Secretary of State Police within 24 hours of acquisition and annually in May. Violations of manufacturer requirements are misdemeanors with fines up to $100.
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