§ 5-137. Out-of-state purchases

MD Pub Safety Code § 5-137 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    A person who seeks to own a regulated firearm and purchases the regulated firearm from an out-of-state federally licensed gun importer, manufacturer, or dealer shall:

(1)    have the federally licensed importer, manufacturer, or dealer ship the regulated firearm to a licensee for processing; and

(2)    comply with §§ 5-103, 5-104, 5-117 through 5-129, and 5-136 of this subtitle.

(b)    If a person purchases a regulated firearm for use within the scope of the person’s official duties, the Secretary may waive the 7-day waiting period under § 5-124 of this subtitle for:

(1)    law enforcement personnel of any unit of the federal government;

(2)    members of the armed forces of the United States or the National Guard; or

(3)    law enforcement personnel of the State or any local agency in the State.