§ 4–405
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law § 4-405 (2026)
Title 4. Weapon Crimes
Subtitle 4. Uniform Machine Gun Act
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(a)
Possession or use of a machine gun is presumed to be for an offensive or aggressive purpose when:
(1)
the machine gun:
(i)
is on premises not owned or rented for bona fide permanent residence or business occupancy by the person in whose possession the machine gun is found;
(ii)
is in the possession of, or used by, an unnaturalized foreign-born person or a person who has been convicted of a crime of violence in any state or federal court of the United States; or
(iii)
is not registered as required under § 4-403 of this subtitle; or
(2)
empty or loaded shells that have been used or are susceptible of being used in the machine gun are found in the immediate vicinity of the machine gun.
(b)
A person may not possess or use a machine gun for an offensive or aggressive purpose.
(c)
A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 10 years.
(d)
A person who violates this section is subject to § 5-106(b) of the Courts Article.