Md. Code, Public Safety § 13-505
This is the official text of Md. Code, Public Safety § 13-505, part of Maryland’s Code, Public Safety — governs police, fire, and emergency services.
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§13–505.
Official statutory text
(a) The Governor may requisition any arms and equipment from the Secretary of the Army that are in the possession of and can be spared by the Department of the Army for use by the Maryland Defense Force.
(b) The Governor may allow the Maryland Defense Force to use the facilities and equipment of a State armory or other available State premises and property.
(c) A school authority may allow the Maryland Defense Force to use a school building or school grounds.
(b) The Governor may allow the Maryland Defense Force to use the facilities and equipment of a State armory or other available State premises and property.
(c) A school authority may allow the Maryland Defense Force to use a school building or school grounds.
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