# Public Safety (GPS)

## Title 3. Law Enforcement

### Subtitle 5

#### Section 3-521

(a)

  (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

  (2) "Law enforcement agency" has the meaning stated in Sec. 3-201 of this title.

  (3) "Surplus program" means a program operated by the federal government for the transfer of surplus military equipment to a law enforcement agency.

(b) On or before February 1 each year, the Department of State Police shall submit a report on the acquisition of equipment by law enforcement agencies through surplus programs within the preceding calendar year to the Governor and, in accordance with Sec. 2-1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly.

(c) The Department of State Police shall include in a prominent location on its public website a link to the Defense Logistics Agency's report listing excess Department of Defense property transfers to law enforcement agencies through the Law Enforcement Support Office.

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