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§ 4-110. Possession or use of restricted firearm ammunition relating to commission of crime pro...

West's Annotated Code of MarylandCriminal LawEffective: October 1, 2013

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Criminal Law (Refs & Annos)
Title 4. Weapon Crimes
Subtitle 1. General Provisions
Effective: October 1, 2013
MD Code, Criminal Law, § 4-110
§ 4-110. Possession or use of restricted firearm ammunition relating to commission of crime prohibited
Restricted firearm ammunition defined
(a) In this section, “restricted firearm ammunition” means a cartridge, a shell, or any other device that:
(1) contains explosive or incendiary material designed and intended for use in a firearm; and
(2) has a core constructed, excluding traces of other substances, entirely from one or a combination of:
(i) tungsten alloys;
(ii) steel;
(iii) iron;
(iv) brass;
(v) beryllium copper;
(vi) depleted uranium; or
(vii) an equivalent material of similar density or hardness.
Possession or use of restricted firearm ammunition
(b) A person may not, during and in relation to the commission of a crime of violence as defined in § 14-101 of this article, possess or use restricted firearm ammunition.
Misdemeanor violations
(c) 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 $5,000 or both.

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Added by Acts 2013, c. 427, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2013.
MD Code, Criminal Law, § 4-110, MD CRIM LAW § 4-110
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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