ROBERT L. EHRLICH, JR., Governor

Ch. 5

In subsection (a) of this section, the references to a "local" jurisdiction are
substituted for the former references to "subordinate" jurisdictions and
"such" jurisdiction to conform to the terminology used throughout this title
and in other revised articles of the Code.

Also in subsection (a) of this section, the former reference to restrictions
imposed "by the laws, ordinances or regulations" of local jurisdictions is
deleted as surplusage.

In subsection (b)(3) of this section, the reference to a "felony" is substituted
for the former reference to "any crimes established by those sections" for
brevity.

In subsection (b)(11) of this section, the reference to an adjudication for an
"act" that would be a disqualifying crime "if committed by an adult" is
added for consistency with § 5-306 of this title.

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

In subsection (c)(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 the
revision, the reference is broader because Subtitle 3 of this title includes
some provisions not in former § 36E. No substantive change is intended.

The Public Safety Article Review Committee notes, for consideration by the
General Assembly, that in the introductory language of subsection (c) of
this section and in subsection (c)(1) of this section, the cross-references to
"subsection (b)(14) of this section" are misleading because, although the
course requirement is mentioned, subsection (b)(14) of this section does not
require a firearm applicant to complete the course.

Defined terms: "Dealer" § 5-101
"Disqualifying crime" § 5-101
"Firearm" § 5-101
"Fugitive from justice" § 5-101
"Habitual drunkard" § 5-101
"Habitual user" § 5-101
"Handgun" § 5-101
"Person" § 1-101
"Regulated firearm" § 5-101
"Straw purchase" § 5-101

5-135. REGULATED FIREARMS SUBJECT TO SEIZURE.

A REGULATED FIREARM THAT IS SOLD, RENTED, TRANSFERRED, POSSESSED,
RECEIVED, OR PURCHASED IN VIOLATION OF THIS SUBTITLE MAY BE:

(1) SEIZED BY A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY AS CONTRABAND; AND

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