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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.[1975, c. 499, § 1 (new).]
      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.[1975, c. 499, § 1 (new).]
      3. Possession of a machine gun is a Class D crime.[1975, c. 499, § 1 (new).]

Section History:

PL 1975,  Ch. 499,   §1 (NEW).