- Feb 4, 2013
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Do you have a source or more information on this? From what I've seen, the wording is "residents" must register. If I was anywhere firearm friendly, I'd lean towards it meaning carriers of that states ID/where taxes are paid/registered to vote. But since we're talking MD, I, unfortunately, would be led to believe anyone who isn't staying at a hotel or in some other obviously short term situation, ie 'residing' in MD, is classified as a resident.
Edit: I guess I stand corrected? "person who moves into Maryland with the intent of becoming a resident shall register all regulated firearms with the Secretary of the Maryland Department of State Police within 90 days after establishing residency." I've moved into Maryland obviously, but have absolutely no (none, nada, zero, zilch) intention of becoming a voter here or tax payer here.
Double edit: 'resident' could still simply be interpreted as someone living in MD, and as 90 days after the 'residing' began... Clear as mud. Typical.
Point is, it is NOT up to you to decide if you are a resident or not. If you live in the state more than 90 days, and continue to live in the state at least 185 out of the year, you ARE an MD resident.
The exemptions mentioned before are those that can live in the state and not become residents.
So if you live here, decide you are not a resident, and don't pay taxes (most employers will withhold based on your address), and don't title/register your cars, and all that other stuff. You are breaking the law. And subject various penalties for doing so.
I know up my way, many people who moved when their job moved to MD from NJ, due BRAC, have found out the hard way, the many DO get caught.