Md. Code, Public Safety § 5-804
This is the official text of Md. Code, Public Safety § 5-804, part of Maryland’s Code, Public Safety — governs police, fire, and emergency services.
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§5–804.
Official statutory text
(a) The Center shall coordinate with the Department and law enforcement agencies to screen and vet all firearm crimes committed in the State by:
(1) determining whether an individual charged with a firearm crime was prohibited from possessing a firearm; and
(2) recommending specific firearm charges to ensure that an individual charged with a firearm crime is appropriately charged.
(b) The Center shall assist the Department and law enforcement agencies with firearm enforcement and firearm violation reduction efforts.
(1) determining whether an individual charged with a firearm crime was prohibited from possessing a firearm; and
(2) recommending specific firearm charges to ensure that an individual charged with a firearm crime is appropriately charged.
(b) The Center shall assist the Department and law enforcement agencies with firearm enforcement and firearm violation reduction efforts.
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