(a) Notwithstanding § 5-128(b) of this subtitle, a person may purchase more than one regulated firearm in a 30-day period if:
(1) the person applies for and the Secretary approves a multiple purchase; and
(2) (i) the purchase of the regulated firearms is for a private collection or a collector series;
(ii) the purchase of the regulated firearms is a bulk purchase from an estate sale;
(iii) 1. the purchase of not more than two regulated firearms is a multiple purchase to take advantage of a licensee’s discounted price available only for a multiple purchase; and
2. the purchaser is prohibited from purchasing a regulated firearm during the following 30-day period unless approved under item (i) or (ii) of this item; or
(iv) the purchase is for other purposes similar to items (i) through (iii) of this item.
(b) (1) The application for a multiple purchase shall:
(i) list the regulated firearms to be purchased;
(ii) state the purpose of the purchase of more than one regulated firearm in a 30-day period;
(iii) be witnessed by a licensee or designated law enforcement agency; and
(iv) be signed under the penalty of perjury by the firearm applicant.
(2) The application for a multiple purchase of regulated firearms shall be attached to a completed firearm application and forwarded to the Secretary by a licensee or designated law enforcement agency.
(c) On receipt of the firearm application and the application for a multiple purchase, the Secretary shall conduct a background investigation as required in § 5-121 of this subtitle.
(d) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 1 - Regulated Firearms
Section 5-102 - Scope of Subtitle
Section 5-103 - Effect of Subtitle
Section 5-104 - Preemption by State
Section 5-106 - Dealer's License
Section 5-107 - Application for Dealer's License
Section 5-108 - Criminal History Records Check
Section 5-109 - Investigation of Applicant for Dealer's License
Section 5-110 - Disapproval of Dealer's License Application
Section 5-111 - Term of Dealer's License
Section 5-112 - Nontransferability of Dealer's License; New Place of Business
Section 5-113 - Display of Dealer's License
Section 5-114 - Suspensions and Revocations -- Grounds; Notice; Effect
Section 5-115 - Suspensions and Revocations -- Hearings
Section 5-116 - Judicial Review
Section 5-117 - Application for Regulated Firearm Required
Section 5-117.1 - Handgun Qualification License Required for Purchase of Handguns
Section 5-118 - Firearm Application
Section 5-120 - Copies of Firearm Application; Fees
Section 5-121 - Investigation of Firearm Applicant
Section 5-122 - Disapproval of Firearm Application
Section 5-123 - Time for Licensee to Complete Transactions
Section 5-124 - Secondary Transactions
Section 5-125 - Approved, on Hold, and Disapproved Applications
Section 5-127 - Judicial Review
Section 5-128 - Purchases Within 30 Days -- in General
Section 5-129 - Purchases Within 30 Days -- Multiple Purchases Allowed
Section 5-132 - Handgun Safety Devices
Section 5-133 - Restrictions on Possession of Regulated Firearms
Section 5-133.1 - Restrictions on Possession of Ammunition
Section 5-133.2 - Reporting by Courts or Health Facilities
Section 5-133.3 - Relief From Firearms Disqualification
Section 5-134 - Restrictions on Sale, Rental, or Transfer of Regulated Firearms
Section 5-135 - Regulated Firearms Subject to Seizure
Section 5-136 - Straw Purchases
Section 5-137 - Out-of-State Purchases
Section 5-138 - Sale, Transfer, or Disposal of Stolen Regulated Firearm Prohibited
Section 5-139 - False Information or Misstatement in Application
Section 5-140 - Transporting Regulated Firearm for Unlawful Sale or Trafficking
Section 5-141 - Knowing Participation in Straw Purchase
Section 5-142 - Removal or Alteration of Identification Mark or Number on Firearm
Section 5-143 - Registration Requirements for Persons Moving Into State
Section 5-144 - Knowing Participation in Violation of Subtitle