{"data":{"id":"us-md/md.-code-public-safety-5-301","jurisdiction":"us-md","citation":"Md. Code, Public Safety § 5–301","heading":"","body":"(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.\n(b) “Handgun” has the meaning stated in § 4–201 of the Criminal Law Article.\n(c) “Permit” means a permit issued by the Secretary to carry, wear, or transport a handgun.\n(d) “Qualified handgun instructor” has the meaning stated in § 5–101 of this title.\n(e) “Secretary” means the Secretary of State Police or the Secretary’s designee.","path":["Article - Public Safety"],"source_url":"https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gps\u0026section=5-301","current_through":"2026-01-01","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T20:00:18Z","sha256":"4a47e3ca187dda238cfacfb2d862498edff42756e01b2be41634e87b95587c2d","source_id":"us-md","stale":false,"prev":"us-md/md.-code-public-safety-5-207","next":"us-md/md.-code-public-safety-5-303"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}