§ 13-902
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§13–902.
(a)This section does not apply to a member of the uniformed services, the organized militia of this State or another state, an officer of the Maryland Defense Force, or a member of associations wholly composed of service members, as defined in § 9–901 of the State Government Article, honorably discharged from the uniformed services.
(b)A person may not:
(1)hide, sell, dispose of, offer for sale, purchase, retain after a demand by a commissioned officer of the organized militia, or pledge any arms, uniforms, equipment, or other military property issued under this title; or
(2)wear any of the following articles or objects prescribed by law for the use of the organized militia:
(i)a uniform;
(ii)a device, strap, knot, or insignia of any design or character that is used as a designation of grade, rank, or office; or
(iii)an article or object similar to an article or object described in item
(i)or
(ii)of this item.
(1)A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine of not less than $20 and not exceeding $50 for each offense.
(i)A fine imposed under paragraph
(1)of this subsection shall be paid to the Adjutant General.
(ii)The Adjutant General shall apply a fine paid under this paragraph to the use of the organized militia.