§ 8.407. Carrying weapons on public property.
(a)
In general. Subject to subsections (b) and (c) of this section, a person may not carry a gun as defined in section 8.400 of this subtitle or a dangerous weapon prohibited by Section 4-101 of the Criminal Law Article of the Maryland Code while in a public building that is on county property.
(b)
Excluded buildings. This section shall not apply to the Howard County Circuit Court building.
(c)
Exempt personnel. This section shall not apply to:
(1)
A Marshal, Sheriff, Correctional Officer, or Deputy;
(2)
A Police Officer or other law enforcement officer employed by a unit of the United States government, a state government or a local subdivision of a state;
(3)
A member of the Armed Forces of the United States or of the National Guard or organized reserves when on duty;
(4)
A special Police Officer as that term is used in Section 3-301 of the Public Safety Article of the Maryland Code;
(5)
A guard in the employ of a bank, savings and loan association, building and loan association, or express or armored car agency, while providing a service to or for the county;
(6)
An employee of a unit of county government who is required to carry a gun as a condition of employment or to transport or otherwise handle a gun or dangerous weapon within the scope of the employee's employment responsibilities;
(7)
A qualified retired law enforcement officer as provided in the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act if the retired officer complies with 18 U.S. Code Section 926C;
(8)
A person acting in accordance with a permit issued under section 19.205 of the County Code; and
(9)
An individual who handles an unloaded gun or dangerous weapon:
(i)
While acting as a curator, conservator, docent, or historical reenactor, or in a similar role; and
(ii)
While under the direction or control of, or with permission from, the department of recreation and parks or another department that:
1.
Operates a museum; or
2.
Conducts a program that is historical or educational.
(C.B. 8, 2015, § 1)