1. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

2. B. Terms Defined.

   1. (1) “Ammunition” means any cartridge, shell, or other device containing explosive or incendiary material designed and intended for use in a firearm.
   2. (2) “Bulletproof body armor” means any material or object that is designed to cover or be worn on any part of the body to prevent, deflect, or slow down the penetration of ammunition.
   3. (3) “Crime of violence” has the meaning stated in Criminal Law Article, §14-101, Annotated Code of Maryland.
   4. (4) “Drug trafficking crime” has the meaning stated in Criminal Law Article, §5-621, Annotated Code of Maryland.

   5. (5) “Firearm” includes:

      1. (a) A handgun, antique firearm, rifle, shotgun, short-barreled shotgun, or short-barreled rifle, as defined in Criminal Law Article, §4-201, Annotated Code of Maryland;
      2. (b) A machine gun, as defined in Criminal Law Article, §4-401, Annotated Code of Maryland;
      3. (c) A regulated firearm, as defined in Public Safety Article, §5-101, Annotated Code of Maryland; and
      4. (d) An assault pistol, as defined in Criminal Law Article, §4-301, Annotated Code of Maryland.
   6. (6) “Secretary” means the Secretary of the State Police or the Secretary's designee.

Authority: Criminal Law Article, §§4-106—4-107, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: April 28, 2003 (30:8 Md. R. 543)