# Public Safety (GPS)

## Title 5. Firearms

### Subtitle 1. Regulated Firearms

#### Section 5-144

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a dealer or other person may not:

  (1) knowingly participate in the illegal sale, rental, transfer, purchase, possession, or receipt of a regulated firearm in violation of this subtitle; or

  (2) knowingly violate Sec. 5-142 of this subtitle.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $10,000 or both.

(c) Each violation of this section is a separate crime.

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Md. Code Ann., Pub. Safety (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)