ROBERT L. EHRLICH, JR., Governor

Ch. 5

REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived without substantive
change from former Art. 38A, § 32(d) and the third through sixth sentences
of § 33.

In subsection (a)(1) of this section, the reference to ingredients "for
explosives" is added to state explicitly that which was only implied in the
former law.

Also in subsection (a)(1) of this section, the former specific references to
"mines", "quarries", "factories", "warehouses", "magazines", "houses",
"cars", "boats", and "conveyances" are deleted as unnecessary in light of the
general reference to "any place" where explosives or ingredients for
explosives are manufactured, transported, stored, or used.

The Public Safety Article Review Committee notes, for consideration by the
General Assembly, that subsection (a)(1) of this section does not explicitly
authorize entry into a place where an explosion or fire occurs.

In the introductory language of subsection (b) of this section, the former
phrase "in his discretion" is deleted as implicit. Similarly, the former
phrase "in such manner as he may deem fit" is deleted as implicit in the
authority to report.

Also in the introductory language of subsection (b) of this section, the
former word "proper", which modified "federal or State authorities", is
deleted as surplusage.

In subsection (b)(1) and (2) of this section, the reference to a "fire" is added
for consistency with subsections (a) and (c) of this section.

In subsection (b)(1) of this section, the phrase "for criminal prosecution" is
substituted for the former phrase "may be proceeded against and brought
to justice" for clarity and brevity.

In the introductory language of subsection (c)(1) of this section, the former
reference to "prosecution" is deleted as implicit in the reference to
"investigation".

In subsection (c)(1)(i) of this section, the general reference to "documents"
is substituted for the former specific reference to "plans, books and papers"
for brevity.

Subsection (c)(2) of this section is revised as a prohibition to state explicitly
that which only was implied in the former law.

In subsection (c)(2) of this section, the former word "let" is deleted as
included in the reference to "hinder".

Defined terms: "Explosives" § 11-101
"Person" § 1-101

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