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17-A M.R.S. § 1051 Possession of machine gun
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1. A person is guilty of possession of a machine gun if, without authority to do so, he knowingly possesses a machine gun. 2. As used in this chapter, "machine gun" means a weapon of any description, by whatever name known, loaded or unloaded, which is capable of discharging a nu…
17-A M.R.S. § 1052 Right to possess, carry or transport machine gun
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Any law enforcement officer of the State of Maine, any law enforcement officer of another state or a territory of the United States, members of the Armed Forces, Maine National Guard and Maine State Guard may possess a machine gun if the possession or carrying of such weapon is i…
17-A M.R.S. § 1053 Confiscation and seizure of machine gun
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Any machine gun possessed in violation of section 1051 is declared to be contraband and is subject to forfeiture to the State. Any law enforcement officer shall have the power to seize the same with due process. [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).] When a machine gun is seized as provide…
17-A M.R.S. § 1054 Forfeiture of machine gun
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If no claimant for a machine gun seized under the authority of section 1053 appears, the judge shall, on proof of notice, declare the same to be forfeited to the State. If any person appears and claims such machine gun, as having a right to the possession thereof at the time when…