Maryland SB516 mandates law enforcement agencies to issue protective body armor meeting specific standards and to replace it before expiration dates.

Maryland SB516 requires law enforcement agencies to issue protective body armor that meets National Institute of Justice standards and has not reached its expiration date. Agencies must replace armor before the manufacturer's suggested replacement date. Failure to replace armor by the specified date triggers a notification to the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission. The Governor's Office of Crime Prevention and Policy can withhold grant funds if agencies fail to notify the Commission or if they notify the Commission on three or more occasions.

Maryland SB516 mandates law enforcement agencies to issue protective body armor meeting specific standards and to replace it before expiration dates.

Maryland SB516 requires law enforcement agencies to issue protective body armor that meets National Institute of Justice standards and has not reached its expiration date. Agencies must replace armor before the manufacturer's suggested replacement date. Failure to replace armor by the specified date triggers a notification to the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission. The Governor's Office of Crime Prevention and Policy can withhold grant funds if agencies fail to notify the Commission or if they notify the Commission on three or more occasions.