Md. Code, Public Safety § 5–804

(a) The Center shall coordinate with the Department and law enforcement agencies to screen and vet all firearm crimes committed in the State by:

(1) determining whether an individual charged with a firearm crime was prohibited from possessing a firearm; and

(2) recommending specific firearm charges to ensure that an individual charged with a firearm crime is appropriately charged.

(b) The Center shall assist the Department and law enforcement agencies with firearm enforcement and firearm violation reduction efforts.