Md. Code Regs. 29.03.01.58

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

Section 29.03.01.58 - Dealers - Security Requirements

A. A licensed dealer may not conduct business and store firearms at a location unless:

(1) The premises on which the licensed dealer operates is equipped with the security features specified in Public Safety Article, § 5-145.1(a)(1), Annotated Code of Maryland, and §§B - D of this regulation; or

(2) Outside business hours, the licensed dealer locks all firearms stored on premises in:

(a) A vault;

(b) A safe; or

(c) A room or building that meets the requirements of Public Safety Article, § 5-145.1(a)(1), Annotated Code of Maryland, and §§B - D of this regulation.

B. Video security equipment shall:

(1) Record 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, without interruption;

(2) Provide a date and time stamp for every recorded frame;

(3) Record activity inside and outside the place of business to include:

(a) Each entrance and exit of the place of business; and

(b) Either:

(i) Exterior parking areas leading up to and from the place of business; or

(ii) Exterior corridors leading up to and from the place of business if the parking area is not continuous to the business;

(4) Have limited and secured access to the stored footage in a format that can be easily accessed for investigational purposes;

(5) Retain recordings of security footage for a minimum of 90 days; and

(6) Make footage available upon request by a law enforcement agency within 48 hours.

C. Burglary Alarm System Requirements. A security system shall be continually monitored and cover all perimeter entry and exit points.

D. Physical barriers may include:

(1) Bollards, concrete barriers, steel barricades, planters, landscape boulders, terrain, building construction, and elevation or another physical barrier that prevents intrusion into the building; and

(2) Security gates, screens, shutters, bars, security window film, or window grilles.

E. Inspection. The Secretary:

(1) Shall inspect the security requirements of a licensed dealer at least once every 2 years; and

(2) May inspect the security requirements at any time before being approved for a license, as a follow-up to a non-compliant inspection, during required inventory and record audits, and following a burglary/theft or attempts thereof.

F. Non-Compliance.

(1) A person who violates this section is subject to a civil penalty not exceeding $1,000 imposed by the Secretary.

(2) In addition to the penalty imposed under §F(1) of this regulation, a person who knowingly and willfully violates this section is subject to:

(a) Suspension of the person's dealer's license upon a second offense, with the suspension remaining in effect until compliance is regained; and

(b) Revocation of the person's dealer's license upon a third or subsequent offense.

Md. Code Regs. 29.03.01.58

Regulations .58 adopted as an emergency provision effective October 1, 2013 (40:21 Md. R. 1772); adopted permanently effective December 23, 2013 (40:25 Md. R. 2071)
Regulation .58 repealed effective 42:23 Md. R. 1436, eff.11/23/2015; amended effective 51:24 Md. R. 1082, eff. 12/12/2024.