1. 1. Definitions As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.

   1. A. "Antique firearm" means any of the following: "Antique firearm" does not include a firearm or a muzzle-loading firearm that can be readily converted to fire fixed ammunition by replacing the barrel, bolt, breechblock or any combination of the barrel, bolt or breechblock.

      1. (1) A firearm manufactured in or before 1898, including a firearm with a matchlock, flintlock, percussion cap or similar type of ignition system;

      2. (2) A replica of a firearm described in subparagraph (1), if that replica: (a) Is not designed or redesigned for using rimfire or conventional centerfire fixed ammunition; or (b) Uses rimfire or conventional centerfire fixed ammunition that is no longer manufactured in the United States and that is not readily available in the ordinary channels of commercial trade; or

         (a) Is not designed or redesigned for using rimfire or conventional centerfire fixed ammunition; or

         (b) Uses rimfire or conventional centerfire fixed ammunition that is no longer manufactured in the United States and that is not readily available in the ordinary channels of commercial trade; or

      3. (3) A muzzle-loading firearm, as defined in Title 12, section 10001, subsection 42.

      "Antique firearm" does not include a firearm or a muzzle-loading firearm that can be readily converted to fire fixed ammunition by replacing the barrel, bolt, breechblock or any combination of the barrel, bolt or breechblock.

      [PL 2023, c. 305, §1 (NEW).]

   2. B. "Firearm" has the same meaning as in Title 17‑A, section 2, subsection 12‑A.

      [PL 2023, c. 305, §1 (NEW).]

   3. B-1. "Intentionally" has the same meaning as in Title 17‑A, section 35, subsection 1.

      [PL 2023, c. 675, §2 (NEW).]

   4. B-2. "Knowingly" has the same meaning as in Title 17‑A, section 35, subsection 2.

      [PL 2023, c. 675, §3 (NEW).]

   5. B-3. "Recklessly" has the same meaning as in Title 17‑A, section 35, subsection 3.

      [PL 2023, c. 675, §4 (NEW).]

   6. C. "Sell" has the same meaning as in Title 17‑A, section 554‑A, subsection 1, paragraph C.

      [PL 2023, c. 305, §1 (NEW).]

   7. D. "Transfer" has the same meaning as in Title 17‑A, section 554‑A, subsection 1, paragraph A.

      [PL 2023, c. 305, §1 (NEW).]

   [PL 2023, c. 675, §§2-4 (AMD).]

2. 2. Sale or transfer prohibited A person may not intentionally, knowingly or recklessly sell or transfer a firearm to a person who is prohibited from owning, possessing or having under that person's control a firearm pursuant to section 393 and who does not have a permit issued under section 393. This subsection does not apply to the sale or transfer of an antique firearm. Violation of this subsection is a Class C crime.

   Violation of this subsection is a Class C crime.

   [PL 2023, c. 675, §5 (AMD).]

PL 2023, c. 305, §1 (NEW). PL 2023, c. 675, §§2-5 (AMD).