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Subtitle 1 - Regulated Firearms
Section 5-101 - Definitions - (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings...
Section 5-102 - Scope of Subtitle - This subtitle does not apply to: (1) the transfer or...
Section 5-103 - Effect of Subtitle - This subtitle does not affect: (1) a sale or transfer...
Section 5-104 - Preemption by State - This subtitle supersedes any restriction that a local jurisdiction in...
Section 5-105 - Regulations - The Secretary shall adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle.
Section 5-106 - Dealer's License - (a) A person must lawfully possess a dealer’s license issued...
Section 5-107 - Application for Dealer's License - (a) (1) An applicant for a dealer’s license shall: (i)...
Section 5-108 - Criminal History Records Check - (a) In this section, “Central Repository” means the Criminal Justice...
Section 5-109 - Investigation of Applicant for Dealer's License - The Secretary shall conduct an investigation to determine the truth...
Section 5-110 - Disapproval of Dealer's License Application - (a) The Secretary shall disapprove an application for a dealer’s...
Section 5-111 - Term of Dealer's License - (a) Unless a dealer’s license is renewed for a 1-year...
Section 5-112 - Nontransferability of Dealer's License; New Place of Business - (a) A dealer’s license is not transferable. (b) Before moving...
Section 5-113 - Display of Dealer's License - (a) A licensee shall display conspicuously the dealer’s license and...
Section 5-114 - Suspensions and Revocations -- Grounds; Notice; Effect - (a) (1) The Secretary shall suspend a dealer’s license if...
Section 5-115 - Suspensions and Revocations -- Hearings - (a) (1) A person whose dealer’s license is suspended or...
Section 5-116 - Judicial Review - (a) A revocation may not take effect while an appeal...
Section 5-117 - Application for Regulated Firearm Required - A person must submit a firearm application in accordance with...
Section 5-117.1 - Handgun Qualification License Required for Purchase of Handguns - (a) This section does not apply to: (1) a licensed...
Section 5-118 - Firearm Application - (a) A firearm applicant shall: (1) submit to a licensee...
Section 5-120 - Copies of Firearm Application; Fees - (a) (1) On receipt of a firearm application, a licensee...
Section 5-121 - Investigation of Firearm Applicant - (a) On receipt of a firearm application, the Secretary shall...
Section 5-122 - Disapproval of Firearm Application - (a) The Secretary shall disapprove a firearm application if: (1)...
Section 5-123 - Time for Licensee to Complete Transactions - (a) A licensee may not sell, rent, or transfer a...
Section 5-124 - Secondary Transactions - (a) (1) A person who is not a licensee may...
Section 5-125 - Approved, on Hold, and Disapproved Applications - (a) An approved firearm application is valid only for the...
Section 5-126 - Hearings - (a) (1) A firearm applicant who is aggrieved by the...
Section 5-127 - Judicial Review - Any subsequent judicial review shall be held in accordance with...
Section 5-128 - Purchases Within 30 Days -- in General - (a) Subsection (b) of this section does not apply to:...
Section 5-129 - Purchases Within 30 Days -- Multiple Purchases Allowed - (a) Notwithstanding § 5-128(b) of this subtitle, a person may...
Section 5-130 - Gun Shows - (a) In this section, “gun show” means any organized gathering...
Section 5-132 - Handgun Safety Devices - (a) (1) In this section the following words have the...
Section 5-133 - Restrictions on Possession of Regulated Firearms - (a) This section supersedes any restriction that a local jurisdiction...
Section 5-133.1 - Restrictions on Possession of Ammunition - (a) In this section, “ammunition” means a cartridge, shell, or...
Section 5-133.2 - Reporting by Courts or Health Facilities - (a) (1) In this section the following words have the...
Section 5-133.3 - Relief From Firearms Disqualification - (a) In this section, “Health Department” means the Maryland Department...
Section 5-134 - Restrictions on Sale, Rental, or Transfer of Regulated Firearms - (a) This section supersedes any restriction that a local jurisdiction...
Section 5-135 - Regulated Firearms Subject to Seizure - A regulated firearm that is sold, rented, transferred, possessed, received,...
Section 5-136 - Straw Purchases - (a) (1) This section does not apply to a person...
Section 5-137 - Out-of-State Purchases - (a) A person who seeks to own a regulated firearm...
Section 5-138 - Sale, Transfer, or Disposal of Stolen Regulated Firearm Prohibited - A person may not possess, sell, transfer, or otherwise dispose...
Section 5-139 - False Information or Misstatement in Application - (a) A person may not knowingly give false information or...
Section 5-140 - Transporting Regulated Firearm for Unlawful Sale or Trafficking - (a) A dealer or other person may not transport a...
Section 5-141 - Knowing Participation in Straw Purchase - (a) A dealer or other person may not be a...
Section 5-142 - Removal or Alteration of Identification Mark or Number on Firearm - (a) A person may not obliterate, remove, change, or alter...
Section 5-143 - Registration Requirements for Persons Moving Into State - (a) (1) A person who moves into the State with...
Section 5-144 - Knowing Participation in Violation of Subtitle - (a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a dealer...
Section 5-145 - Record Keeping Duties of Licensed Dealers - (a) (1) A licensed dealer shall keep records of all...
Section 5-146 - Lost or Stolen Regulated Firearms - (a) A dealer or any other person who sells or...
Subtitle 2 - Rifles and Shotguns
Section 5-201 - Definitions - (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings...
Section 5-202 - Scope of Subtitle - This subtitle does not apply to a short-barreled rifle or...
Section 5-203 - Possession of Short-Barreled Rifle or Short-Barreled Shotgun - (a) A person may not possess a short-barreled rifle or...
Section 5-204 - Purchasers of Rifles or Shotguns - (a) In this section, “adjacent state” means Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia,...
Section 5-204.1 - Restrictions on Sale, Rental, or Transfer of Rifle or Shotgun -- Facilitation by Licensee -- Fees -- No Civil Liability - (a) This section does not apply to: (1) a sale,...
Section 5-205 - Disqualification for Possession - (a) This subtitle does not apply to a rifle or...
Section 5-206 - Possession of Rifle or Shotgun Prohibited - (a) A person may not possess a rifle or shotgun...
Section 5-207 - Sale, Rental, Transfer, or Loan of Rifle or Shotgun Prohibited to Certain Persons -- Violation as Misdemeanor - (a) This section supersedes any restriction that a local jurisdiction...
Subtitle 3 - Handgun Permits
Section 5-301 - Definitions - (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings...
Section 5-303 - Permit Required - A person shall have a permit issued under this subtitle...
Section 5-304 - Application for Permit - (a) An application for a permit shall be made under...
Section 5-305 - Criminal History Records Check - (a) In this section, “Central Repository” means the Criminal Justice...
Section 5-306 - Qualifications for Permit - (a) Subject to subsection (c) of this section, the Secretary...
Section 5-307 - Scope of Permit - (a) A permit is valid for each handgun legally in...
Section 5-308 - Possession of Permit Required - A person to whom a permit is issued or renewed...
Section 5-309 - Term and Renewal of Permit - (a) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section,...
Section 5-310 - Revocations - (a) The Secretary may revoke a permit on a finding...
Section 5-311 - Informal Review of Secretary's Action - (a) A person who is denied a permit or renewal...
Section 5-312 - Action by Board - (a) (1) A person who is denied a permit or...
Section 5-313 - Failure to Return Revoked Permit - (a) A person may not fail to return a revoked...
Section 5-314 - Carrying, Wearing, or Transporting Handgun While Under Influence of Alcohol or Drugs - (a) A person who holds a permit may not wear,...
Subtitle 4 - Handgun Roster
Section 5-401 - Definitions - (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings...
Section 5-402 - Application of Subtitle - (a) This subtitle does not affect a person’s right to:...
Section 5-403 - Regulations - The Secretary shall adopt regulations necessary to carry out this...
Section 5-404 - Handgun Roster Board - (a) There is a Handgun Roster Board in the Department...
Section 5-405 - Duties and Procedures of Board - (a) The Board shall: (1) compile and maintain a handgun...
Section 5-406 - Manufacture or Sale of Handguns - (a) (1) Except as provided in § 5-402 of this...
Subtitle 5 - Cease Fire Council
Section 5-501 - "Council" Defined - In this subtitle, “Council” means the Cease Fire Council.
Section 5-502 - Cease Fire Council - (a) There is a Cease Fire Council in the Governor’s...
Section 5-503 - Purpose and Duties - (a) The purpose of the Council is to administer the...
Section 5-504 - Cease Fire Council Grant Program - (a) There is a Cease Fire Council Grant Program. (b)...
Subtitle 6 - Extreme Risk Protective Orders
Section 5-601 - Definitions - (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings...
Section 5-602 - Petition - (a) (1) A petition for an extreme risk protective order...
Section 5-603 - Interim Extreme Risk Protective Order - (a) (1) When a petition is filed with a District...
Section 5-604 - Temporary Extreme Risk Protective Order - (a) (1) After a hearing on a petition, whether ex...
Section 5-605 - Final Extreme Risk Protective Order - (a) A respondent under § 5–604 of this subtitle shall...
Section 5-606 - Final Extreme Risk Protective Order -- Modification and Appeal - (a) (1) A final extreme risk protective order may be...
Section 5-607 - Search Warrant for Removal of Firearm - In accordance with the provisions of § 1–203 of the...
Section 5-608 - Firearm or Ammunition Surrendered or Seized - (a) (1) A law enforcement officer who takes possession of...
Section 5-609 - Penalties for Violations - (a) An interim extreme risk protective order, temporary extreme risk...
Section 5-610 - Penalties for Failure to Comply - (a) A person who fails to comply with the provisions...