Section 3-208 - Regulations. - Maryland Statutes

§ 3-208. Regulations.
 

(a)  In general.- 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)  Certified firearms safety training course - In general.- 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)  Same - Entities offering or conducting course.- 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)  Same - Requirements for course offered by Commission.- 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. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 41, § 4-201(d)(11), (15), (d-1); 2003, ch. 5, § 2.]