2013 Maryland Code
PUBLIC SAFETY
§ 3-208 - Regulations

§3-208.

(a) Subject to the authority of the Secretary, the Commission has the following powers and duties:

(1) to adopt regulations necessary or appropriate to carry out this subtitle; and

(2) to adopt regulations that establish and enforce standards for prior substance abuse by individuals applying for certification as a police officer.

(b) Subject to subsections (c) and (d) of this section, the Commission shall adopt regulations on or before January 1, 2001, for a certified firearms safety training course required for an applicant for a regulated firearms purchase, rental, or transfer made on or after January 1, 2002.

(c) The certified firearms safety training course required under subsection (b) of this section shall:

(1) be offered by the Commission; or

(2) contain a handgun safety component and be conducted by an individual or organization certified by:

(i) the Commission;

(ii) the Department of Natural Resources;

(iii) the Department of State Police; or

(iv) any reputable organization:

1. that has as one of its objectives the promotion of competency and safety in handling handguns; and

2. whose course has been determined by the Commission to meet the regulations adopted by the Commission.

(d) Any course offered by the Commission under subsection (c) of this section:

(1) shall be offered free of charge or fee;

(2) may not be more than 2 hours in duration;

(3) shall be conducted or offered at least once each week in all geographic areas of the State;

(4) shall be available after regular business hours;

(5) shall be open to each individual required by law to complete the firearms safety training course, within 2 weeks after request of the individual;

(6) shall only require attendance throughout the duration of the course in order to complete the course successfully; and

(7) may not require any skills or knowledge testing in the use of a regulated firearm in order to complete the course successfully.