1. A. A manufacturer or facility operator may not utilize a location outside of a facility to store or repair equipment, systems, software, or related parts and inventory for use in a facility without the storage facility being:

   1. (1) Inspected by the Commission; and
   2. (2) Approved in writing by the Commission.
2. B. A manufacturer or facility operator shall locate a storage facility in Maryland in a location or locations that reasonably permit the delivery of the support and technical services.

3. C. A manufacturer or facility operator shall submit to the Commission a written request to utilize a storage facility under §A of this regulation which includes, at a minimum:

   1. (1) Address;
   2. (2) Physical description of the storage facility;
   3. (3) Specifications for the surveillance system that has been or will be installed at the proposed storage facility; and
   4. (4) Security procedures for the storage facility.

Authority: State Government Article, §9-110; Criminal Law Article, §§ 12-301. 1 and 12-308; Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date:

Regulations .01— .10 adopted as an emergency provision effective August 26, 2013 (40:20 Md. R. 1650); adopted permanently effective December 12, 2013 (40:24 Md. R. 2019)

Regulation .08A amended effective May 25, 2026 (53:10 Md. R. 459)