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§ 5-301. Definitions

West's Annotated Code of MarylandPublic SafetyEffective: October 1, 2023

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Public Safety (Refs & Annos)
Title 5. Firearms (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 3. Handgun Permits (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2023
MD Code, Public Safety, § 5-301
Formerly cited as MD CODE Art. 27, § 36E;  MD CODE Art. 27, § 36F
§ 5-301. Definitions
Currentness
In general
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
Handgun
(b) “Handgun” has the meaning stated in § 4-201 of the Criminal Law Article.
Permit
(c) “Permit” means a permit issued by the Secretary to carry, wear, or transport a handgun.
Qualified handgun instructor
(d) “Qualified handgun instructor” has the meaning stated in § 5-101 of this title.
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 2013, c. 427, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2013; Acts 2016, c. 618, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2016; Acts 2018, c. 253, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2018; Acts 2020, c. 2, § 1, eff. Jan. 30, 2020; Acts 2020, c. 4, § 1, eff. Jan. 30, 2020; Acts 2023, c. 651, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2023.
MD Code, Public Safety, § 5-301, MD PUBLIC SAFETY § 5-301
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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