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Title 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE
Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES
Chapter 43: WEAPONS
§1101

§1060. Undetectable firearms prohibited

1.  Definition.  As used in this section, "undetectable firearm" means a firearm that can operate while in a form that is not as detectable as a security exemplar, as defined in 18 United States Code, Section 922(p)(2)(C), and that is constructed of 3.7 ounces of material type 17-4 PH stainless steel in a shape resembling a handgun, as defined in 18 United States Code, Section 921(a)(30).  
[PL 2025, c. 537, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Undetectable firearms prohibited.  A person may not:  
A. Manufacture or cause to be manufactured within this State, import into this State or offer or expose for sale, sell or transfer an undetectable firearm; or   [PL 2025, c. 537, §1 (NEW).]
B. Intentionally or knowingly possess an undetectable firearm.   [PL 2025, c. 537, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2025, c. 537, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Violations.  The following penalties apply to violations of this section.  
A. A person who manufactures or causes to be manufactured within this State, who imports into this State or who offers or exposes for sale, sells or transfers an undetectable firearm commits a Class C crime.   [PL 2025, c. 537, §1 (NEW).]
B. A person who intentionally or knowingly possesses an undetectable firearm commits a Class D crime.   [PL 2025, c. 537, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2025, c. 537, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2025, c. 537, §1 (NEW).
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