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CHAPTER 53⁠—MACHINE GUNS, DESTRUCTIVE DEVICES, AND CERTAIN OTHER FIREARMS — Front Matter

Chap.Sec.
A.Taxes5801
B.General provisions and exemptions5841
C.Prohibited acts5861
D.Penalties and forfeitures5871

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

A prior chapter 53, act Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736, 68A Stat. 721, was generally revised by Pub. L. 90–618, title II, § 201, Oct. 22, 1968, 82 Stat. 1227. The analysis reflects changes:

“Machine Guns, Destructive Devices, and Certain Other Firearms”

“General provisions and exemptions” for “General provisions” in subchapter B;

“Prohibited acts” for “Unlawful acts” in subchapter C.