Md. Code, Public Safety § 3–301

(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) “Central Repository” has the meaning stated in § 10–101 of the Criminal Procedure Article.

(c) “Commission” means a special police commission issued under this subtitle.

(d) “Secretary” means the Secretary of State Police.

(e) “Special police officer” means an individual who holds a commission issued under this subtitle.