Ch. 5                                       2003 LAWS OF MARYLAND

(2) THE FIREARM APPLICANT IS ENTITLED TO THE REMAINING COPY OF
THE FIREARM APPLICATION.

(C) FEES.

(1)      EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN PARAGRAPH (2) OF THIS SUBSECTION, THE
LICENSEE OR DESIGNATED LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY SHALL FORWARD THE $10
APPLICATION FEE WITH THE FIREARM APPLICATION TO THE SECRETARY.

(2)      A LICENSEE OR DESIGNATED LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY THAT
USES A FACSIMILE MACHINE TO FORWARD THE FIREARM APPLICATION TO THE
SECRETARY SHALL:

(I)      BE BILLED $10 FOR EACH FIREARM APPLICATION FORWARDED
TO THE SECRETARY DURING THE MONTH; AND

(II)     PAY THE TOTAL APPLICATION FEE BY THE FIFTEENTH DAY OF
THE FOLLOWING MONTH.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived without substantive
change from former Art. 27, § 442(e) and (f)(2) and (3).

In subsection (a)(1) of this section, the former reference to a firearm
application "completed in accordance with subsection (h) below" is deleted
as surplusage.

In subsection (b)(1) of this section, the former reference to "a period of" not
less than 3 years is deleted for brevity.

In subsection (c)(1) of this section, the phrase "[e]xcept as provided in
paragraph (2) of this subsection," is added for clarity.

Defined terms: "Designated law enforcement agency" § 5-101
"Firearm applicant" § 5-101
"Firearm application" § 5-101
"Licensee" § 5-101
"Secretary" § 5-101

5-121. INVESTIGATION OF FIREARM APPLICANT.

(A)     SECRETARY TO CONDUCT INVESTIGATION.

ON RECEIPT OF A FIREARM APPLICATION, THE SECRETARY SHALL CONDUCT AN
INVESTIGATION PROMPTLY TO DETERMINE THE TRUTH OR FALSITY OF THE
INFORMATION SUPPLIED AND STATEMENTS MADE IN THE FIREARM APPLICATION.

(B)     REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE.

IN CONDUCTING AN INVESTIGATION UNDER THIS SUBSECTION, THE
SECRETARY MAY REQUEST THE ASSISTANCE OF THE POLICE COMMISSIONER OF
BALTIMORE CITY, THE CHIEF OF POLICE IN ANY COUNTY MAINTAINING A POLICE
FORCE, OR THE SHERIFF IN A COUNTY NOT MAINTAINING A POLICE FORCE.

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