§ 3–216
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Pub. Safety § 3-216 (2026)
Title 3. Law Enforcement
Subtitle 2. Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission
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(a)
A law enforcement agency may not employ an individual as a police officer for a period not exceeding 1 year unless the individual is certified by the Commission.
(b)
(1)
In this subsection, “nonfull-time police officer” means an individual who does not work in the law enforcement field at least 7 months during the calendar year.
(2)
The certification requirements of subsection (a) of this section do not apply to the nonfull-time police officers of a law enforcement agency that:
(i)
employs, during a calendar year, at least 70 full-time sworn police officers; and
(ii)
employs at least 100 nonfull-time police officers.