§ 3-521. Acquisition of equipment by law enforcement agencies through surplus programs

MD Pub Safety Code § 3-521 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

(2)    “Law enforcement agency” has the meaning stated in § 3–201 of this title.

(3)    “Surplus program” means a program operated by the federal government for the transfer of surplus military equipment to a law enforcement agency.

(b)    On or before February 1 each year, the Department of State Police shall submit a report on the acquisition of equipment by law enforcement agencies through surplus programs within the preceding calendar year to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1246 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly.

(c)    The Department of State Police shall include in a prominent location on its public website a link to the Defense Logistics Agency’s report listing excess Department of Defense property transfers to law enforcement agencies through the Law Enforcement Support Office.