(a) When responding to the scene of an alleged act of domestic violence, as described in this subtitle, a law enforcement officer may remove a firearm from the scene if:
(1) the law enforcement officer has probable cause to believe that an act of domestic violence has occurred; and
(2) the law enforcement officer has observed the firearm on the scene during the response.
(b) If a firearm is removed from the scene under subsection (a) of this section, the law enforcement officer shall:
(1) provide to the owner of the firearm information on the process for retaking possession of the firearm; and
(2) provide for the safe storage of the firearm during the pendency of any proceeding related to the alleged act of domestic violence.
(c) At the conclusion of a proceeding on the alleged act of domestic violence, the owner of the firearm may retake possession of the firearm unless ordered to surrender the firearm under § 4-506 of this subtitle.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 5 - Domestic Violence
Section 4-504 - Petition for Relief From Abuse
Section 4-504.1 - Petition Filed With Commissioner
Section 4-505 - Temporary Protective Orders
Section 4-506 - Protective Orders
Section 4-506.1 - Surrender of Firearm; Retake of Possession; Transport
Section 4-507 - Modification or Rescission of Orders; Appeals
Section 4-508 - Sanctions for Violating Order
Section 4-508.1 - Out-of-State Protective Orders
Section 4-510 - Nonpreclusion of Remedies
Section 4-511 - Removing Firearm From Scene