27 C.F.R. § 478.36 Transfer or possession of machine guns.
Title 27 - Alcohol, Tobacco Products and Firearms
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]
Title 27: Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms
PART 478—COMMERCE IN FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION
Subpart C—Administrative and Miscellaneous Provisions
§ 478.36 Transfer or possession of machine guns.
