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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 number of projectiles in rapid succession by one manual or mechanical action on the trigger or firing mechanism.
3. Possession of a machine gun is a Class D crime.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maine Revised Statutes Title 17-A. Maine Criminal Code § 1051. Possession of machine gun - last updated January 01, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/me/title-17-a-maine-criminal-code/me-rev-st-tit-17-a-sect-1051.html
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