Md. Code, Public Safety § 5-314
This is the official text of Md. Code, Public Safety § 5-314, part of Maryland’s Code, Public Safety — governs police, fire, and emergency services.
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§5–314.
Official statutory text
(a) A person who holds a permit may not wear, carry, or transport a handgun while the person is under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.
(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.
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