Maryland § 5-803
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 5-803, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-803.
(a) The Center shall create and maintain a statewide database to track information on crimes committed with crime firearms and firearms surrendered under final protective orders in the State.
(b) Each law enforcement agency shall report to the Center the following information on crimes committed in the jurisdiction of the law enforcement agency with crime firearms:
(1) the number and type of crime firearms;
(2) the jurisdictions where crime firearms are recovered;
(3) the sources of the crime firearms recovered, if discoverable, including:
(i) the federally licensed firearms importer;
(ii) the federally licensed firearms dealer; and
(iii) the first purchaser of the crime firearm;
(4) information regarding the individual found in possession of the crime firearm, including:
(i) the individual’s age;
(ii) the individual’s jurisdiction of residence;
(iii) the jurisdiction where the individual is charged; and
(iv) whether the individual was prohibited from possessing a firearm; and
(5) any other information requested by the Center.
(c) Each law enforcement agency shall report to the Center the following information on firearms surrendered under final protective orders issued in the jurisdiction of the law enforcement agency:
(1) the number and type of firearms;
(2) the jurisdictions where firearms are surrendered; and
(3) information regarding the individual who surrendered each firearm, including:
(i) the individual’s age;
(ii) the individual’s jurisdiction of residence; and
(iii) any other information requested by the Center.
(d) The Center may require a law enforcement agency to report any other information relating to firearm crimes committed in the jurisdiction of the law enforcement agency to assist the Center in the tracking of firearm crimes committed in the State.
(e) The Center shall designate how often law enforcement agencies are required to report the information required under this section.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 5-803
What does Maryland Code § 5-803 cover?
Section 5-803 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.
How do I cite Maryland § 5-803?
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Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 5-803 apply to my situation?
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