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2022 Maryland Statutes
Public Safety
Title 5 - Firearms
Subtitle 4 - Handgun Roster
Section 5-401 - Definitions

Universal Citation:
MD Public Safety Code § 5-401 (2022)
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    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

    (b)    “Board” means the Handgun Roster Board.

    (c)    (1)    “Handgun” means a pistol, a revolver, or any other firearm capable of being concealed on the person.

        (2)    “Handgun” does not include a shotgun, a rifle, a short–barreled rifle, a short–barreled shotgun, or an antique firearm.

    (d)    “Handgun roster” means the roster of authorized handguns compiled by the Board under § 5–405 of this subtitle.

    (e)    “Secretary” means the Secretary of State Police or the Secretary’s designee.

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