Maryland § 5-404
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 5-404, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-404.
(a) There is a Handgun Roster Board in the Department of State Police.
(b) (1) The Board consists of 11 members.
(2) Of the 11 members of the Board:
(i) one shall be the Secretary as an ex officio member;
(ii) ten shall be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate; and
(iii) all shall be Maryland residents.
(3) Of the ten appointed members of the Board:
(i) one shall be a representative of the Association of Chiefs of Police;
(ii) one shall be a representative of the Maryland State’s Attorneys’ Association;
(iii) one shall be a handgun dealer, gunsmith, or representative of a handgun manufacturer;
(iv) one shall be a resident of the State who is a representative of the National Rifle Association or its affiliated State association;
(v) one shall be a representative of an organization that advocates against handgun violence; and
(vi) five shall be public members, two of whom shall be mechanical or electrical engineers.
(c) The term of an appointed member is 4 years.
(d) The Secretary shall serve as chairman.
(e) The Board shall meet at the request of the chairman or of a majority of the members.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 5-404
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Section 5-404 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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