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§ 5-401. Definitions

West's Annotated Code of MarylandPublic SafetyEffective: October 1, 2015

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Public Safety (Refs & Annos)
Title 5. Firearms (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 4. Handgun Roster (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2015
MD Code, Public Safety, § 5-401
Formerly cited as MD CODE Art. 27, § 36F
§ 5-401. Definitions
In general
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
Board
(b) “Board” means the Handgun Roster Board.
Handgun
(c)(1) “Handgun” means a pistol, a revolver, or any other firearm capable of being concealed on the person.
(2) “Handgun” does not include a shotgun, a rifle, a short-barreled rifle, a short-barreled shotgun, or an antique firearm.
Handgun roster
(d) “Handgun roster” means the roster of authorized handguns compiled by the Board under § 5-405 of this subtitle.
Secretary
(e) “Secretary” means the Secretary of State Police or the Secretary's designee.

Credits

Added by Acts 2003, c. 5, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2003. Amended by Acts 2015, c. 441, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2015.
MD Code, Public Safety, § 5-401, MD PUBLIC SAFETY § 5-401
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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