Maryland HB126 establishes a seven-day waiting period for regulated firearm sales, rentals, and transfers, with exceptions for law enforcement.

Maryland HB126 mandates a seven-day waiting period for the sale, rental, or transfer of regulated firearms, with exceptions for law enforcement officers, retired officers in good standing, and individuals with a permit to carry a handgun. The bill requires licensees to complete transactions within seven days after the firearm application is stamped by the Secretary as not being disapproved. The Secretary must void incomplete applications and maintain records of completed transactions. The bill also outlines notification requirements for completed sales, rentals, and transfers.

Maryland HB126 establishes a seven-day waiting period for regulated firearm sales, rentals, and transfers, with exceptions for law enforcement.

Maryland HB126 mandates a seven-day waiting period for the sale, rental, or transfer of regulated firearms, with exceptions for law enforcement officers, retired officers in good standing, and individuals with a permit to carry a handgun. The bill requires licensees to complete transactions within seven days after the firearm application is stamped by the Secretary as not being disapproved. The Secretary must void incomplete applications and maintain records of completed transactions. The bill also outlines notification requirements for completed sales, rentals, and transfers.