Md. Code Ann., Pub. Safety § 3-521 – Acquisition of equipment by law enforcement agencies through surplus programs

(a)
1. (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
2. (2) “Law enforcement agency” has the meaning stated in § 3-201 of this title.
3. (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 § 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.

Added by Acts 2023, c. 633, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2023.