Ch. 5

2003 LAWS OF MARYLAND

In the introductory language of this section, the reference to "[t]his
subtitle" is substituted for the former narrower reference to "[t]he
prohibitions of this subheading" to conform to the standard terminology
used in a scope of subtitle section and to avoid the erroneous implication
that elements of this subtitle, other than prohibitions, do apply to the
items listed in this section.

In items (1)(ii) and (6) of this section, the reference to a "federally licensed
gun manufacturer, dealer, or importer" is substituted for the former
references to a "licensed manufacturer, dealer, or importer" and to a
"licensed gun dealer, manufacturer, or importer" to state expressly that
which only was implied in the former law, i.e., in these provisions, the
federal government is the licensing authority for gun manufacturers,
dealers, and importers.

In item (7) of this section, the former reference to federal "regulations" is
deleted as included in the reference to federal "law".

Defined terms: "Antique firearm" § 5-101
"Firearm" § 5-101
"Person" § 1-101
"Regulated firearm" § 5-101
"Secretary" § 5-101

5-103. EFFECT OF SUBTITLE.

THIS SUBTITLE DOES NOT AFFECT:

(1)      A SALE OR TRANSFER FOR BONA FIDE RESALE IN THE ORDINARY
COURSE OF BUSINESS OF A LICENSEE; OR

(2)      A SALE, RENTAL, TRANSFER, OR THE USE OF A REGULATED FIREARM
BY A PERSON AUTHORIZED OR REQUIRED TO DO SO AS PART OF THE PERSON'S
DUTIES AS A MEMBER OF:

(I)      AN OFFICIAL POLICE FORCE OR OTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT
AGENCY;

(II)     THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES, INCLUDING ALL
OFFICIAL RESERVE ORGANIZATIONS; OR

(III)   THE MARYLAND NATIONAL GUARD.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived without substantive
change from former Art. 27, § 442(n).

In the introductory language of this section, the reference to this "subtitle"
is substituted for the former narrower reference to this "section" in light of
the placement of elements of former § 442 throughout this revised subtitle.
No substantive change is made by this substitution because no other
provision of this subtitle affects the items listed in this section.

In items (1) and (2) of this section, the references to "or" are substituted for

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