Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 1 - Regulated Firearms
Section 5-142 - Removal or Alteration of Identification Mark or Number on Firearm

(a)    A person may not obliterate, remove, change, or alter the manufacturer’s identification mark or number on a firearm.
    (b)    If on trial for a violation of this section possession of the firearm by the defendant is established, the defendant is presumed to have obliterated, removed, changed, or altered the manufacturer’s identification mark or number on the firearm.

Structure Maryland Statutes

Maryland Statutes

Public Safety

Title 5 - Firearms

Subtitle 1 - Regulated Firearms

Section 5-101 - Definitions

Section 5-102 - Scope of Subtitle

Section 5-103 - Effect of Subtitle

Section 5-104 - Preemption by State

Section 5-105 - Regulations

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 5-126 - Hearings

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 5-130 - Gun Shows

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

Section 5-145 - Record Keeping Duties of Licensed Dealers

Section 5-146 - Lost or Stolen Regulated Firearms