(a) In this section, “manufacturer” has the meaning stated in § 5–131(a)(2) of this article.
(b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, a law enforcement agency seeking to dispose of a handgun owned by the agency shall:
(1) destroy the handgun;
(2) sell, exchange, or transfer the handgun to another law enforcement agency for official use by that agency;
(3) sell the handgun to a retired police employee in accordance with § 2–415(c) of this article;
(4) sell the handgun to the law enforcement officer to whom the handgun was assigned; or
(5) sell, exchange, or transfer the handgun to a manufacturer.
(c) If a law enforcement officer is killed or dies in the performance of duty, a law enforcement agency may transfer the handgun of the deceased officer to the next of kin of the deceased officer, if the requirements of Title 5, Subtitle 1 of this article relating to firearms applications are met.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 5 - Miscellaneous Provisions
Section 3-501 - Disposal of Handguns Owned by Law Enforcement Agencies
Section 3-502 - Impersonating Police Officer; Other Prohibited Acts; Penalty
Section 3-503 - Regulation of Surveillance Activities
Section 3-504 - Arrest and Citation Quotas Prohibited
Section 3-505 - Disposal of Personal Property in the Possession of Local Law Enforcement Agencies
Section 3-506 - Written Policies Regarding Eyewitness Identification
Section 3-506.1 - Eyewitness Identification Procedures
Section 3-507 - Report on Death Involving Law Enforcement Officer
Section 3-509 - Use of Captured License Plate Data
Section 3-512 - Reporting on Community Policing -- Baltimore Police Department
Section 3-513 - Retired Law Enforcement Officer Identification Card
Section 3-514 - Use of Force Incident Reports.
Section 3-515 - Required Postings.
Section 3-516 - Early Intervention Counseling
Section 3-517 - Community Policing Policy
Section 3-519 - Uniform Citizen Complaint Process
Section 3-520 - Collaboration With School Systems to Establish Emergency Response Policies
Section 3-521 - Acquisition of Equipment by Law Enforcement Agencies Through Surplus Programs
Section 3-522 - Crisis Intervention Team Center of Excellence -- Collaborative Committee