§ 478.36. Transfer or possession of machine guns.
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/us/cfr/t27/s§ 478.36·A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.
No person shall transfer or possess a machine gun except:
(a)A transfer to or by, or possession by or under the authority of, the United States, or any department or agency thereof, or a State, or a department, agency, or political subdivision thereof. (See Part 479 of this chapter); or
(b)Any lawful transfer or lawful possession of a machine gun that was lawfully possessed before May 19, 1986 (See Part 479 of this chapter). \[T.D. ATF-270, 53 FR 10494, Mar. 31, 1988\]