Maryland · Maryland Code — Criminal Law Article
Md. Code, Crim. Law § 4-203: (a) (1) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person may not: (i) wear, carry, or transport a handgun, whether concealed or open, on or about the person; - 107 - (ii) wear, carry, or knowingly transport a handgun, whether concealed or open, in a vehicle traveling on a road or parki
What this law says, in plain English
State law prohibits carrying or transporting a handgun on one's person or in a vehicle on public roads without authorization, with exceptions for law enforcement, military, permit holders, and lawful transport to/from purchase or repair.
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