Md. Code Ann., Pub. Safety § 4-101
Definitions
Effective May 1, 2024Added by Acts 2003, c. 5, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2003. Amended by Acts 2006, c. 311, § 1, eff. July 1, 2006; Acts 2020, c. 11, § 1, eff. March 7, 2020; Acts 2024, c. 1, § 1, eff. May 1, 2024.State of Maryland
- (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
- (b) “Executive Director” means the Executive Director of the Governor's Office of Crime Prevention and Policy.
- (c) “Fund” means the Protective Body Armor Fund.
- (d) “Local law enforcement agency” means the police department of a county or municipal corporation in the State.
(e) “Protective body armor” means a vest or similar article that is:
- (1) designed to be worn on the body to protect against blunt force trauma associated with the impact of a firearm projectile; and
- (2) manufactured of bullet resistant fabric that conforms to National Institute of Justice (NIJ) Standard 0101.03 (or the current edition) and V-50 ballistic testing requirements.
Added by Acts 2003, c. 5, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2003. Amended by Acts 2006, c. 311, § 1, eff. July 1, 2006; Acts 2020, c. 11, § 1, eff. March 7, 2020; Acts 2024, c. 1, § 1, eff. May 1, 2024.