Public Safety - Licensed Firearms Dealers - Notification Regarding Compromising Events

SB 160 requires licensed firearms dealers in Maryland to notify the Secretary of State Police within 24 hours if security features (like video surveillance, physical barriers, or monitored alarms) are compromised by events such as burglary, robbery, or theft. This applies to dealers who operate facilities storing firearms and must maintain specific security measures as outlined in the bill. Failure to report within 24 hours incurs a $1,000 civil penalty, with repeated violations risking license suspension or revocation. The law does not replace existing reports to local law enforcement or the ATF.