§ 5–503
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Pub. Safety § 5-503 (2026)
Title 5. Firearms
Subtitle 5. Cease Fire Council
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(a)
The purpose of the Council is to administer the Cease Fire Council Grant Program to support innovative and collaborative firearms violence reduction initiatives.
(b)
The Council shall:
(1)
make grants in accordance with § 5-504 of this subtitle;
(2)
establish or assist in the establishment of programs designed to reduce the incidence of firearms violence related crime and encourage participation in existing programs with these objectives;
(3)
identify specific goals, objectives, and methodologies to be used in support of programs eligible for funding under this subtitle;
(4)
identify priorities for firearms violence related crime prevention strategies in the State; and
(5)
develop criteria to evaluate the outcomes of programs that receive money under this subtitle.