Maryland § 12.5-303
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 12.5-303, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12.5-303.
(a) (1) A licensed locksmith shall provide to a local law enforcement unit or the Department a copy of each invoice or receipt for services requested by either a local law enforcement unit or the Department.
(2) The Secretary shall encourage licensed locksmiths to develop a system for maintaining the records required by this subtitle electronically.
(b) On a request for an invoice or a receipt for services under subsection (a) of this section, the licensed locksmith shall submit the item by one of the following methods:
(1) by delivering or mailing a copy of the invoice or receipt for services within 5 business days after receiving the request; or
(2) by transmitting a copy of the invoice or receipt for services electronically, in a format acceptable to the receiving local law enforcement unit or the Department, within 2 business days after receiving the request.
(c) Each copy of an invoice or a receipt for services, submitted to the local law enforcement unit or the Department, shall include:
(1) the license number of the licensed locksmith; and
(2) the information required under § 12.5–301 of this subtitle.
(d) A copy of an invoice or receipt for services submitted under this section:
(1) shall be kept confidential;
(2) is not a public record; and
(3) is not subject to Title 4 of the General Provisions Article.
(e) A local law enforcement unit or the Department may destroy the copy of an invoice or receipt for services submitted under this section after 1 year from the date the local law enforcement unit or the Department receives the copy.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 12.5-303
What does Maryland Code § 12.5-303 cover?
Section 12.5-303 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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