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(4)      IS A MEMBER OF AN ORGANIZATION THAT IS REQUIRED BY FEDERAL
LAW GOVERNING ITS SPECIFIC BUSINESS OR ACTIVITY TO MAINTAIN HANDGUNS
AND APPLICABLE AMMUNITION; OR

(5)      HOLDS A PERMIT TO CARRY A HANDGUN UNDER SUBTITLE 3 OF THIS
TITLE.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived without substantive
change from former Art. 27, § 442(h-1).

In the introductory language of this section, the defined term "firearm
applicant" is substituted for the overly broad defined term "person" for
accuracy.

In item (4) of this section, the former reference to federal "regulations" is
deleted as implicit in the reference to federal "law".

In item (5) of this section, the reference to "Subtitle 3 of this title" is
substituted for the former reference to "§ 36E of this article" to reflect the
reorganization of the former provisions on handgun permits. In this
revision, the reference is broader because Subtitle 3 of this title includes
other provisions not in former § 36E. No substantive change is intended by
use of this broader reference to "Subtitle 3 of this title".

The Public Safety Article Review Committee notes, for consideration by the
General Assembly, that in the introductory language of this section and in
item (1) of this section, the cross-references to a certified firearms training
course required under "§ 5-134" of this subtitle are misleading because,
although the course requirement is mentioned in § 5-134, the section does
not require a firearm applicant to complete the course.

Defined terms: "Firearm" § 5-101
"Firearm applicant" § 5-101
"Handgun" § 5-101

5-120. COPIES OF FIREARM APPLICATION; FEES.

(A)     COPY TO SECRETARY.

(1)      ON RECEIPT OF A FIREARM APPLICATION, A LICENSEE OR
DESIGNATED LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY SHALL PROMPTLY FORWARD ONE COPY
OF IT TO THE SECRETARY BY CERTIFIED MAIL OR FACSIMILE MACHINE.

(2)      THE COPY OF THE FIREARM APPLICATION FORWARDED TO THE
SECRETARY SHALL CONTAIN THE NAME, ADDRESS, AND SIGNATURE OF THE
PROSPECTIVE SELLER, LESSOR, OR TRANSFEROR

(B)     OTHER COPIES.

(1) THE PROSPECTIVE SELLER, LESSOR, OR TRANSFEROR SHALL KEEP
ONE COPY OF THE FIREARM APPLICATION FOR NOT LESS THAN 3 YEARS.

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