Md. Code, Public Safety § 5-126
This is the official text of Md. Code, Public Safety § 5-126, part of Maryland’s Code, Public Safety — governs police, fire, and emergency services.
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§5–126.
Official statutory text
(a) (1) A firearm applicant who is aggrieved by the action of the Secretary may request a hearing by writing to the Secretary within 30 days after the Secretary forwards notice to the firearm applicant under § 5-122 of this subtitle.
(2) The Secretary shall grant the hearing within 15 days after receiving the request.
(b) The hearing shall be held in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.
(c) The hearing shall be held in the county of the legal residence of the firearm applicant.
(2) The Secretary shall grant the hearing within 15 days after receiving the request.
(b) The hearing shall be held in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.
(c) The hearing shall be held in the county of the legal residence of the firearm applicant.
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