§ 4–105
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law § 4-105 (2026)
Title 4. Weapon Crimes
Subtitle 1. General Provisions
§ 4–105LinkCopy Citation
(a)
A person may not sell, barter, display, or offer to sell or barter:
(1)
a knife or a penknife having a blade that opens automatically by hand pressure applied to a button, spring, or other device in the handle of the knife, commonly called a switchblade knife or a switchblade penknife; or
(2)
a device that is designed to propel a knife from a metal sheath by means of a high-compression ejector spring, commonly called a shooting knife.
(b)
A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 12 months or a fine of not less than $50 and not exceeding $500 or both.