§ 5–309
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Pub. Safety § 5-309 (2026)
Title 5. Firearms
Subtitle 3. Handgun Permits
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(a)
Except as provided in subsections (d) and (e) of this section, a permit expires on the last day of the holder’s birth month following 2 years after the date the permit is issued.
(b)
Except as provided in subsection (e) of this section and subject to subsection (c) of this section, a permit may be renewed for successive periods of 3 years each if, at the time of an application for renewal, the applicant possesses the qualifications for the issuance of a permit and pays the renewal fee stated in this subtitle.
(c)
A person who applies for a renewal of a permit is not required to be fingerprinted unless the Secretary requires a set of the person’s fingerprints to resolve a question of the person’s identity.
(d)
The Secretary may establish an alternative expiration date for a permit to coincide with the expiration of a license, certification, or commission for:
(1)
a private detective under Title 13 of the Business Occupations and Professions Article;
(2)
a security guard under Title 19 of the Business Occupations and Professions Article; or
(3)
a special police officer under § 3–306 of this article.
(e)
A permit issued to a retired law enforcement officer who retired in good standing from service with a law enforcement agency of the State or a county or municipal corporation of the State:
(1)
expires on the last day of the holder’s birth month following 5 years after the date the permit is issued; and
(2)
subject to subsection (c) of this section, may be renewed for successive periods of 5 years each if, at the time of an application for renewal, the applicant possesses the qualifications for the issuance of a permit.