(a) A person may not sell, barter, display, or offer to sell or barter:
(1) a knife or a penknife having a blade that opens automatically by hand pressure applied to a button, spring, or other device in the handle of the knife, commonly called a switchblade knife or a switchblade penknife; or
(2) a device that is designed to propel a knife from a metal sheath by means of a high-compression ejector spring, commonly called a shooting knife.
(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 12 months or a fine of not less than $50 and not exceeding $500 or both.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 1 - General Provisions
Section 4-101 - Dangerous Weapons
Section 4-102 - Deadly Weapons on School Property
Section 4-103 - Disarming a Law Enforcement Officer
Section 4-104 - Child's Access to Firearms
Section 4-105 - Transfer of Switchblade or Shooting Knife
Section 4-106 - Bulletproof Body Armor -- Wearing Prohibited
Section 4-107 - Bulletproof Body Armor -- Permit to Use, Possess, or Purchase
Section 4-108 - Target Practice or Discharging Gun or Weapon