Public Safety - Handgun Permit Requirement - Repeal (Maryland Constitutional Carry Act)

Summary

The bill removes the legal need for a permit to wear, carry, or transport a handgun in Maryland and eliminates most criminal prohibitions for adults 21 and older. It adds a new offense for carrying a handgun while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, punishable by up to one year in jail, a $1,000 fine, or both. Law‑enforcement, military personnel and other specified officials remain exempt.

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