Public Safety - Handgun Permits - Expiration and Renewal Periods for Retired Law Enforcement Officer

HB 94 changes handgun permit renewal rules for retired law enforcement officers in Maryland. It sets a 5-year expiration period (instead of the standard 2 years) and allows 5-year renewals (instead of 3 years) for permits held by officers who retired "in good standing" from state, county, or municipal law enforcement agencies. The bill also exempts these officers from renewal fees under Section 5-304(d)(2) of the Maryland Code. These changes apply specifically to retired officers and amend Sections 5-309(d) and (e) of the Public Safety Article.