§ 5-137. Out-of-state purchases

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   (a) Requirements for purchase. -- A person who seeks to own a regulated firearm and purchases the regulated firearm from an out-of-state federally licensed gun importer, manufacturer, or dealer shall:

   (1) have the federally licensed importer, manufacturer, or dealer ship the regulated firearm to a licensee for processing; and

   (2) comply with § 5-103, 5-104, 5-117 through 5-129, and 5-136 of this subtitle.

(b) Waiver of requirements. -- If a person purchases a regulated firearm for use within the scope of the person's official duties, the Secretary may waive the 7-day waiting period under § 5-124 of this subtitle for:

   (1) law enforcement personnel of any unit of the federal government;

   (2) members of the armed forces of the United States or the National Guard; or

   (3) law enforcement personnel of the State or any local agency in the State.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 27, § 445A; 2003, ch. 5, § 2; ch. 21, § 7.

                    
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