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This bill requires licensed firearms dealers in Maryland to notify the Secretary of State Police within 24 hours of discovering that certain security features designed to prevent unauthorized entry or theft have been compromised, or if there has been a burglary, attempted burglary, robbery, or theft involving a firearm or ammunition at their premises. This notification is in addition to any reports made to local law enforcement or federal agencies like the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). The bill specifies that compromised security features include failures in video recording equipment, unauthorized entry prevention measures, burglary alarm monitoring, or physical barriers. Violations can result in civil penalties, and repeated or willful violations can lead to the suspension or revocation of a dealer's license. The Secretary is tasked with creating regulations to ensure dealers meet these security requirements.

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