Maine Revised Statutes Title 15 Sec. 394 – Prohibited sale or transfer of firearms to certain persons
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1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
A. “Antique firearm” means any of the following:
(1) A firearm manufactured in or before 1898, including a firearm with a matchlock, flintlock, percussion cap or similar type of ignition system;
(2) A replica of a firearm described in subparagraph (1), if that replica:
(a) Is not designed or redesigned for using rimfire or conventional centerfire fixed ammunition; or
(b) Uses rimfire or conventional centerfire fixed ammunition that is no longer manufactured in the United States and that is not readily available in the ordinary channels of commercial trade; or
(3) A muzzle-loading firearm, as defined in Title 12, section 10001, subsection 42.
“Antique firearm” does not include a firearm or a muzzle-loading firearm that can be readily converted to fire fixed ammunition by replacing the barrel, bolt, breechblock or any combination of the barrel, bolt or breechblock. [PL 2023, c. 305, §1 (NEW).]
B. “Firearm” has the same meaning as in Title 17?A, section 2, subsection 12?A. [PL 2023, c. 305, §1 (NEW).]
C. “Sell” has the same meaning as in Title 17?A, section 554?A, subsection 1, paragraph C. [PL 2023, c. 305, §1 (NEW).]
D. “Transfer” has the same meaning as in Title 17?A, section 554?A, subsection 1, paragraph A. [PL 2023, c. 305, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2023, c. 305, §1 (NEW).]
Attorney's Note
Under the Maine Revised Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class D crime | up to 1 year | up to $2,000 |
Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 15 Sec. 394
- United States: includes territories and the District of Columbia. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 1 Sec. 72
2. Sale or transfer prohibited. A person may not knowingly or intentionally sell or transfer a firearm to a person who is prohibited from owning, possessing or having under that person’s control a firearm pursuant to section 393 and who does not have a permit issued under section 393. This subsection does not apply to the sale or transfer of an antique firearm.
Violation of this subsection is a Class D crime.
[PL 2023, c. 305, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2023, c. 305, §1 (NEW).