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U.S. Code as of:
01/19/04
Section 5842. Identification of firearms
(a) Identification of firearms other than destructive devices
Each manufacturer and importer and anyone making a firearm shall
identify each firearm, other than a destructive device,
manufactured, imported, or made by a serial number which may not be
readily removed, obliterated, or altered, the name of the
manufacturer, importer, or maker, and such other identification as
the Secretary may by regulations prescribe.
(b) Firearms without serial number
Any person who possesses a firearm, other than a destructive
device, which does not bear the serial number and other information
required by subsection (a) of this section shall identify the
firearm with a serial number assigned by the Secretary and any
other information the Secretary may by regulations prescribe.
(c) Identification of destructive device
Any firearm classified as a destructive device shall be
identified in such manner as the Secretary may by regulations
prescribe.
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