Stun gun laws in Maryland

We follow 2 Maryland rules on stun guns; 1 is a ban.

Maryland

18+Do not sell or ship stun guns or other electronic control devices to buyers under 18 in Maryland.

Md. Code, Crim. Law § 4-109(a)-(b), (e) · draft

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§4–109.
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2) “Crime of violence” has the meaning stated in § 14–101 of this article.
(3) “Electronic control device” means a portable device designed as a weapon capable of injuring, immobilizing, or inflicting pain on an individual by the discharge of electrical current.
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(b) A person may not possess or use an electronic control device unless the person:
(1) has attained the age of 18 years; and
(2) has never been convicted of a crime of violence or a violation of § 5–602, § 5–603, § 5–604, § 5–605, § 5–606, § 5–613, or § 5–614 of this article.
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(e) (1) A person who violates subsection (b) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 2 months or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.

BannedDo not ship stun guns or other electronic control devices to Maryland unless the manufacturer or seller has run a State and federal criminal history check on the buyer and the manufacturer keeps an original-owner record.

Md. Code, Crim. Law § 4-109(c), (f) · draft

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(c) An electronic control device may not be sold and activated in the State unless:
(1) an instructional manual or audio or audiovisual instructions are provided to the purchaser;
(2) the manufacturer maintains a record of the original owner of the electronic control device; and
(3) the manufacturer or seller has obtained a State and federal criminal history records check of the original owner to ensure compliance with subsection (b)(2) of this section.
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(f) This section does not prohibit a local government from adopting a restriction or requirement concerning the possession of an electronic control device that is more stringent than the requirements of this section.