Md. Code Regs. 29.03.01.25

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 25, December 13, 2024

Section 29.03.01.25 - Multiple Purchases - Collectors

A. A person shall be designated as a collector by the Secretary before applying for a multiple purchase of regulated firearms as a collector.

B. A person may submit an application to be designated as a collector if the person:

(1) Devotes time and attention to acquiring certain types of regulated firearms for the enhancement of the collector's personal collection; or

(2) Possesses a Federal Collector's License (Curio and Relics).

C. The designated collector application shall be submitted in the format prescribed by the Secretary.

D. The designated collector application shall include:

(1) The applicant's name, address, driver's license or photographic identification soundex number, place and date of birth, height, weight, race, sex, eye and hair color, occupation, and home and work telephone numbers;

(2) A description of the nature of the applicant's collecting activities;

(3) A declaration by the applicant, under the penalty of perjury, that the applicant is not prohibited under federal or State law from possessing a firearm; and

(4) A declaration by the applicant, under the penalty of perjury, that all information in the application is true and accurate.

E. If a designated collector application is approved or denied by the Secretary, the Secretary shall provide written notification to the person within a reasonable time after receiving a properly completed application.

F. The Secretary shall revoke without prejudice a person's designated collector status by written notification, either in person or by mail to the person's last known address, if the person is:

(1) Under indictment for a crime of violence; or

(2) Arrested for any violation that would prohibit the purchase or possession of a regulated firearm.

G. A person whose designated collector application is denied or whose designated collector status is revoked may submit a written request to the Secretary for a review of the decision within 30 days after the date that the written notice of denial or revocation was sent by the Secretary.

(1) The person may request a review of the decision in writing or may request a hearing before the Commander of the Licensing Division, the Supervisor of the Firearms Registration Section, or the denying officer.

(2) The person shall be granted a review of the denial or revocation within 30 days after the person's request for review.

Md. Code Regs. 29.03.01.25

Regulations .25 adopted as an emergency provision effective 40:21 Md. R. 1772, eff.10/1/2013 ; adopted permanently effective 40:25 Md. R. 2071, eff.12/23/2013