§ 4-107. Bulletproof body armor--Permit to use, possess, or purchase
West's Annotated Code of MarylandCriminal Law
MD Code, Criminal Law, § 4-107
Formerly cited as MD CODE Art. 27, § 27C
§ 4-107. Bulletproof body armor--Permit to use, possess, or purchase
(a) Except for a person holding a valid permit issued under subsection (c) of this section, a person who was previously convicted of a crime of violence or a drug trafficking crime may not use, possess, or purchase bulletproof body armor.
(b) A person with a prior conviction for a crime of violence or a drug trafficking crime may file a petition with the Secretary for a permit to purchase, possess, and use bulletproof body armor.
(c) On receiving a petition under subsection (b) of this section, the Secretary may issue to the petitioner a permit to purchase, possess, and use bulletproof body armor under the terms, conditions, and limitations that the Secretary sets as appropriate, based on a determination that the petitioner:
(d) In making a determination under subsection (c) of this section with respect to a petitioner, the Secretary shall consider:
(e) As a condition of issuing a permit to a petitioner, the Secretary shall require that the petitioner agree to maintain in the person's possession a certified copy of the permit, including any terms, conditions, or limitations.
(f)(1) A permit under this section expires 5 years after the date of its issuance.
(g) The Secretary may revoke a permit at any time if the Secretary finds that the holder no longer satisfies the qualifications set forth in subsection (c) of this section.
(h)(1) A person whose application for a permit or renewal of a permit has been rejected or whose permit has been revoked or limited may request the Secretary to conduct an informal review by filing a written request within 10 days after receiving written notice of the Secretary's initial action.
(3) An informal review under this subsection is not subject to the Administrative Procedure Act.1
(i)(1) A person aggrieved by a decision of the Secretary may seek review of the decision under Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.
Credits
Added by Acts 2002, c. 26, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2002.
Formerly Art. 27, § 27C.
Footnotes
State Government § 10-101 et seq.
MD Code, Criminal Law, § 4-107, MD CRIM LAW § 4-107
Current with all legislation from the 2023 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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