Md. Code, Criminal Law § 4-110
This is the official text of Md. Code, Criminal Law § 4-110, part of Maryland’s Code, Criminal Law — defines crimes and punishments in Maryland.
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§4–110.
Official statutory text
(a) In this section, “restricted firearm ammunition” means a cartridge, a shell, or any other device that:
(1) contains explosive or incendiary material designed and intended for use in a firearm; and
(2) has a core constructed, excluding traces of other substances, entirely from one or a combination of:
(i) tungsten alloys;
(ii) steel;
(iii) iron;
(iv) brass;
(v) beryllium copper;
(vi) depleted uranium; or
(vii) an equivalent material of similar density or hardness.
(b) A person may not, during and in relation to the commission of a crime of violence as defined in § 14–101 of this article, possess or use restricted firearm ammunition.
(c) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both.
(1) contains explosive or incendiary material designed and intended for use in a firearm; and
(2) has a core constructed, excluding traces of other substances, entirely from one or a combination of:
(i) tungsten alloys;
(ii) steel;
(iii) iron;
(iv) brass;
(v) beryllium copper;
(vi) depleted uranium; or
(vii) an equivalent material of similar density or hardness.
(b) A person may not, during and in relation to the commission of a crime of violence as defined in § 14–101 of this article, possess or use restricted firearm ammunition.
(c) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both.
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