Md. Code, Public Safety § 5-701
Md. Code, Public Safety § 5-701
in effect(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) “Antique firearm” has the meaning stated in § 4–201 of the Criminal Law Article.
(c) “Federally licensed firearms dealer” means a person licensed by the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to deal in firearms.
(d) “Federally licensed firearms importer” means a person licensed by the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to import firearms.
(e) “Federally licensed firearms manufacturer” means a person licensed by the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to manufacture firearms.
(f) “Firearm” has the meaning stated in § 5–101 of this title.
(g) “Secretary” means the Secretary of State Police or the Secretary’s designee.
(h) “Unfinished frame or receiver” means a forged, cast, printed, extruded, or machined body or similar article that has reached a stage in manufacture where it may readily be completed, assembled, or converted to be used as the frame or receiver of a functional firearm.
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