# Public Safety (GPS)

## Title 3. Law Enforcement

### Subtitle 3. Special Police Officers

#### Section 3-309

(a) Within 30 days after issuance of a commission and before performing the duties of a special police officer, each special police officer shall take the oath required by Article I, Sec. 9 of the Maryland Constitution before the clerk of the circuit court where the commission is received.

(b) The clerk of the court shall transmit to the Secretary of State a certificate that indicates that the special police officer has taken the oath required by subsection (a) of this section.

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Md. Code Ann., Pub. Safety (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)