Maryland
Criminal Law
870 entries
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§1–101. (a) In this article the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Correctional facil…
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§1–201. The punishment of a person who is convicted of an attempt to commit a crime may not exceed t…
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§1–202. The punishment of a person who is convicted of conspiracy may not exceed the maximum punishm…
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§1–203. An indictment or warrant for conspiracy is sufficient if it substantially states: “(name of …
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§1–301. (a) Unless otherwise provided by law and except as provided in subsection (b) of this sectio…
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§1–401. In a trial for counterfeiting, issuing, disposing of, passing, altering, stealing, embezzlin…
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§1–402. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Qualifying off…
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§2–101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Imprisonment for lif…
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§2–102. A prosecution may be instituted for murder, manslaughter, or unlawful homicide, whether at c…
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§2–103. (a) For purposes of a prosecution under this title, “viable” has the meaning stated in § 20–…
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§2–201. (a) A murder is in the first degree if it is: (1) a deliberate, premeditated, and willful ki…
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§2–203. A defendant found guilty of murder in the first degree may be sentenced to imprisonment for …
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§2–204. (a) A murder that is not in the first degree under § 2–201 of this subtitle is in the second…
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§2–205. A person who attempts to commit murder in the first degree is guilty of a felony and on conv…
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§2–206. A person who attempts to commit murder in the second degree is guilty of a felony and on con…
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§2–207. (a) A person who commits manslaughter is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to:…
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§2–208. (a) An indictment for murder or manslaughter is sufficient if it substantially states: “(nam…
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§2–209. (a) In this section, “vehicle” includes a motor vehicle, streetcar, locomotive, engine, and …
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§2–210. (a) In this section, “vehicle” includes a motor vehicle, streetcar, locomotive, engine, and …
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§2–302. When a court or jury finds a person guilty of murder, the court or jury shall state in the v…
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§2–304. (a) If the State gave notice under § 2–203(1) of this title, the court shall conduct a separ…
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§2–305. The Supreme Court of Maryland may adopt: (1) rules of procedure to govern the conduct of sen…
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§2–501. In this subtitle, “under the influence of alcohol per se” means an alcohol concentration at …
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§2–502. (a) For purposes of determining alcohol concentration under this subtitle, if the alcohol co…
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§2–503. (a) A person may not cause the death of another as a result of the person’s negligently driv…
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§2–504. (a) A person may not cause the death of another as a result of the person’s negligently driv…
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§2–505. (a) A person may not cause the death of another as a result of the person’s negligently driv…
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§2–506. (a) A person may not cause the death of another as a result of the person’s negligently driv…
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§2–507. (a) An indictment, information, or other charging document for a crime under this subtitle i…
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§2–508. The clerk of the court shall notify the Motor Vehicle Administration of each person convicte…
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§3–101. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Licensed health c…
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§3–101.1. (a) Attempted suicide is not a crime in the State. (b) This section may not be construed t…
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§3–102. With the purpose of assisting another individual to commit or attempt to commit suicide, an …
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§3–103. (a) A licensed health care professional does not violate § 3-102 of this subtitle by adminis…
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§3–104. An individual who violates this subtitle is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject …
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§3–201. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Assault” means th…
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§3–202. (a) In this section, “strangling” means impeding the normal breathing or blood circulation o…
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§3–203. (a) A person may not commit an assault. (b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this sec…
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§3–204. (a) A person may not recklessly: (1) engage in conduct that creates a substantial risk of de…
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§3–205. (a) An incarcerated individual may not maliciously cause or attempt to cause an employee of …
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§3–206. (a) An indictment, information, other charging document, or warrant for a crime described in…
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§3–207. (a) On a pretrial motion of the State, a court may dismiss a charge of assault if: (1) the v…
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§3–208. Expert testimony is admissible to prove, but is not required to prove, serious physical inju…
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§3–209. (a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, a person charged with a crime under § 3–202, …
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§3–210. (a) An incarcerated individual convicted of assault under this subtitle on another incarcera…
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§3–211. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Under the infl…
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§3–212. (a) An indictment, information, or other charging document for a crime described in § 3-211 …
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§3–212.1. (a) (1) In this section, “vessel” means any watercraft that is used or is capable of being…
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§3–213. (a) A person may not attempt to poison another. (b) A person who violates this section is gu…
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§3–214. (a) A person may not knowingly and willfully contaminate, attempt to contaminate, or conspir…
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§3–215. (a) In this section, “bodily fluid” means seminal fluid, blood, urine, or feces. (b) A perso…
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§3–301. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Mentally incapaci…
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§3–301.1. (a) In this subtitle, “consent” means the clear and voluntary agreement by an individual t…
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§3–302. In this subtitle an undefined word or phrase that describes an element of common-law rape re…
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§3–303. (a) A person may not: (1) (i) engage in vaginal intercourse with another by force, or the th…
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§3–304. (a) A person may not engage in vaginal intercourse or a sexual act with another: (1) without…
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§3–307. (a) A person may not: (1) (i) engage in sexual contact with another without the consent of t…
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§3–308. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) (i) “Person in …
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§3–309. (a) A person may not attempt to commit rape in the first degree. (b) A person who violates t…
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§3–310. (a) A person may not attempt to commit rape in the second degree. (b) A person who violates …
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§3–313. (a) On conviction of a violation of § 3–304, § 3–307, or § 3–310 of this subtitle, a person …
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§3–314. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) (i) “Correction…
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§3–315. (a) A person may not engage in a continuing course of conduct which includes three or more a…
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§3–316. If a person is transported with the intent to violate a provision of § 3–303, § 3–304, §§ 3–…
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§3–317. (a) An indictment, information, or warrant for a crime under § 3–303, § 3–304, §§ 3–307 thro…
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§3–319. (a) Evidence relating to a victim’s reputation for chastity or abstinence and opinion eviden…
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§3–319.1. (a) Evidence of physical resistance by the victim is not required to prove that a crime un…
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§3–320. In a criminal prosecution under § 3–303, § 3–304, §§ 3–307 through 3–310, § 3–314, or § 3–31…
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§3–321. The common law crime of sodomy has been repealed.
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§3–323. (a) A person may not knowingly engage in vaginal intercourse with anyone whom the person may…
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§3–324. (a) In this section, “solicit” means to command, authorize, urge, entice, request, or advise…
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§3–325. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Personal ident…
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§3–401. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Deprive” means to…
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§3–402. (a) A person may not commit or attempt to commit robbery. (b) A person who violates this sec…
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§3–403. (a) A person may not commit or attempt to commit robbery under § 3-402 of this subtitle: (1)…
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§3–404. (a) An indictment, information, warrant, or other charging document for robbery is sufficien…
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§3–405. (a) In this section, “motor vehicle” has the meaning stated in § 11-135 of the Transportatio…
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§3–501. In this subtitle, “home or usual place of abode” includes the real property appurtenant to t…
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§3–502. (a) A person may not, by force or fraud, carry or cause a person to be carried in or outside…
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§3–503. (a) (1) A person may not, without color of right: (i) forcibly abduct, take, or carry away a…
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§3–601. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Abuse” means p…
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§3–601.1. (a) (1) A person may not commit a crime of violence as defined in § 5–101 of the Public Sa…
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§3–602. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Family member”…
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§3–602.1. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Family membe…
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§3–602.2. (a) A person who is required to provide notice of suspected abuse or neglect of a child or…
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§3–603. (a) A person may not sell, barter, or trade, or offer to sell, barter, or trade, a minor for…
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§3–604. (a) (1) In this section and §§ 3–605 and 3–606 of this subtitle the following words have the…
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§3–605. (a) This section does not apply to abuse that involves sexual abuse of a vulnerable adult. (…
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§3–606. If a State or local unit receives a report of present or past abuse or neglect of a vulnerab…
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§3–607. (a) A person may not recklessly or intentionally do an act or create a situation that subjec…
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§3–608. (a) In this section, “missing child” means a minor whose whereabouts are unknown to a parent…
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§3–609. (a) Unless the death of a minor has already been reported to the appropriate law enforcement…
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§3–701. (a) This section does not apply to legitimate efforts by employees or their representatives …
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§3–702. (a) In this section, “political subdivision” includes a: (1) county; (2) municipal corporati…
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§3–703. (a) An officer or employee of the State or of a county, municipal corporation, bicounty agen…
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§3–704. (a) A person, with the intent to unlawfully extort money, property, labor, services, or anyt…
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§3–705. (a) A person, with the intent to unlawfully extort money, property, labor, services, or anyt…
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§3–706. (a) (1) This section applies to any writing, whether or not the writing is signed, or if the…
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§3–707. (a) This section does not prohibit picketing in connection with a labor dispute, as defined …
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§3–708. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Local official…
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§3–709. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Intimate parts…
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§3–801. In this subtitle, “course of conduct” means a persistent pattern of conduct, composed of a s…
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§3–802. (a) In this section: (1) “stalking” means a malicious course of conduct that includes approa…
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§3–803. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Residence” inc…
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§3–804. (a) A person may not use telephone facilities or equipment to make: (1) an anonymous call th…
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§3–805. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Electronic com…
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§3–805.1. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Commercial e…
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§3–806. (a) In this section, “laser pointer” means a device that emits light amplified by the stimul…
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§3–807. (a) In this section, “laser pointer” has the meaning stated in § 3–806 of this subtitle. (b)…
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§3–808. (a) A person may not file a lien or an encumbrance in a public or private record against the…
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§3–809. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Distribute” me…
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§3–901. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Private place”…
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§3–902. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Camera” includ…
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§3–903. (a) In this section, “camera” includes any electronic device that can be used surreptitiousl…
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§3–904. (a) The General Assembly declares that: (1) the protection and preservation of the home is t…
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§3–905. (a) A person may not take and break open a letter that is not addressed to the person withou…
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§3–906. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Telegraph comp…
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§3–907. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Protected indi…
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§3–1001. (a) This section applies to a threat made by oral or written communication or electronic co…
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§3–1101. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Assignation” has…
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§3–1102. (a) (1) A person may not knowingly: (i) take or cause another to be taken to any place for …
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§3–1103. (a) A person may not knowingly: (1) take or detain another with the intent to use force, th…
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§3–1201. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Coercion” includ…
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§3–1202. (a) A person may not knowingly: (1) take, place, harbor, persuade, induce, or entice anothe…
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§3–1203. (a) A State’s Attorney or the Attorney General may investigate and prosecute a violation of…
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§4–101. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Nunchaku” mean…
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§4–102. (a) This section does not apply to: (1) a law enforcement officer in the regular course of t…
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§4–103. (a) In this section, “law enforcement officer” means: (1) a law enforcement officer who, in …
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§4–104. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Ammunition” me…
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§4–105. (a) A person may not sell, barter, display, or offer to sell or barter: (1) a knife or a pen…
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§4–106. (a) (1) In this section and § 4-107 of this subtitle the following words have the meanings i…
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§4–107. (a) Except for a person holding a valid permit issued under subsection (c) of this section, …
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§4–108. (a) In Anne Arundel County, Caroline County, and St. Mary’s County a person may not target p…
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§4–109. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Crime of viole…
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§4–110. (a) In this section, “restricted firearm ammunition” means a cartridge, a shell, or any othe…
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§4–111. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Area for child…
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§4–201. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Antique firearm” …
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§4–202. The General Assembly finds that: (1) the number of violent crimes committed in the State has…
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§4–203. (a) (1) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person may not: (i) wear, ca…
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§4–204. (a) (1) In this section, “firearm” means: (i) a weapon that expels, is designed to expel, or…
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§4–205. (a) Notwithstanding § 14-102 of this article or any other provision of law, except with resp…
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§4–206. (a) (1) A law enforcement officer may make an inquiry and conduct a limited search of a pers…
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§4–208. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) (i) “Demonstrat…
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§4–209. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the State preempts the right of a county, …
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§4–301. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Assault long gun”…
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§4–302. This subtitle does not apply to: (1) if acting within the scope of official business, person…
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§4–303. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person may not: (1) transport an…
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§4–304. A law enforcement unit may seize as contraband and dispose of according to regulation an ass…
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§4–305. (a) This section does not apply to: (1) a .22 caliber rifle with a tubular magazine; or (2) …
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§4–305.1. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person may not: (1) transport …
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§4–306. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a person who violates this subtitle is gu…
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§4–401. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Crime of viol…
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§4–402. (a) The presence of a machine gun in a room, boat, or vehicle is evidence of the possession …
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§4–403. (a) (1) A manufacturer of a machine gun shall keep a register of each machine gun manufactur…
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§4–404. (a) A person may not use or possess a machine gun in the commission or attempted commission …
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§4–405. (a) Possession or use of a machine gun is presumed to be for an offensive or aggressive purp…
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§4–406. This subtitle shall be interpreted and construed as to effectuate its general purpose to mak…
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§4–407. This subtitle may be cited as the Uniform Machine Gun Act.
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§4–501. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Destructive d…
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§4–502. This subtitle does not apply to: (1) a member of the armed forces of the United States or of…
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§4–503. (a) A person may not knowingly: (1) manufacture, transport, possess, control, store, sell, d…
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§5–101. (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Administer” means to…
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§5–102. (a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) many of the substances listed in this title have a …
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§5–103. (a) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, this title does not apply to the sale o…
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§5–201. (a) The Department, those of its officers, agents, inspectors, and representatives whom the …
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§5–202. (a) The Department shall control all substances listed in Subtitle 4 of this title. (b) In a…
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§5–203. The Department may adopt regulations to implement this title.
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§5–204. The Department may charge reasonable fees relating to the registration and control of the ma…
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§5–301. (a) (1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a person shall be registered by the De…
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§5–302. (a) A registration expires on the date set by the Department unless it is renewed for an add…
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§5–303. (a) Unless the Department determines that the issuance of the registration is inconsistent w…
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§5–304. (a) If an authorized provider is authorized to dispense or conduct research under State law,…
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§5–305. In accordance with regulations that the Department adopts, the Department may inspect the es…
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§5–306. (a) This section does not apply to an authorized provider who lawfully prescribes or adminis…
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§5–307. (a) Subject to the notice and hearing provisions of § 5–308 of this subtitle, the Department…
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§5–308. (a) (1) Before the Department takes action under § 5-307 of this subtitle, the Department sh…
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§5–309. (a) If the Department suspends or revokes a registration, the Department may place under sea…
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§5–310. The Department shall notify promptly the federal Drug Enforcement Administration of each ord…
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§5–401. (a) The substances included in the schedules in this subtitle are controlled dangerous subst…
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§5–402. (a) Schedule I consists of each: (1) controlled dangerous substance analogue, as defined in …
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§5–403. (a) Schedule II consists of each controlled dangerous substance: (1) added to Schedule II by…
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§5–404. (a) Schedule III consists of each controlled dangerous substance by whatever official name, …
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§5–405. (a) Schedule IV consists of each controlled dangerous substance: (1) added to Schedule IV by…
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§5–406. (a) Schedule V consists of each controlled dangerous substance: (1) added to Schedule V by t…
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§5–501. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person may not dispense a contro…
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§5–502. An authorized provider may not dispense methadone, directly or by prescription, unless: (1) …
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§5–503. (a) In this section, “opium” includes: (1) codeine; and (2) a natural or synthetic compound,…
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§5–504. (a) Except when dispensed directly to an ultimate user by an authorized provider who is not …
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§5–505. (a) A controlled dangerous substance listed in Schedule V may not be distributed or dispense…
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§5–601. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this title, a person may not: (1) possess or administer …
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§5–601.1. (a) A police officer shall issue a citation to a person who the police officer has probabl…
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§5–601.2. (a) A person may not cultivate cannabis plants in a manner that is contrary to this sectio…
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§5–602. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this title, a person may not: (1) distribute or dispense…
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§5–603. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this title, a person may not manufacture a controlled da…
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§5–604. (a) In this section, “counterfeit substance” means a controlled dangerous substance, or its …
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§5–605. (a) “Common nuisance” means a dwelling, building, vehicle, vessel, aircraft, or other place:…
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§5–606. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this title, a person may not pass, issue, make, or posse…
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§5–607. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection and §§ 5–608 and 5–609 of thi…
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§5–608. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a person who violates a provision of §§ 5–…
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§5–608.1. (a) A person may not knowingly violate § 5–602 of this subtitle with: (1) a mixture that c…
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§5–609. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a person who violates a provision of §§ 5–…
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§5–609.1. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law and subject to subsection (c) of this secti…
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§5–610. (a) In addition to any other penalty provided by law, a person who is convicted or found to …
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§5–612. (a) A person may not manufacture, distribute, dispense, or possess: (1) 50 pounds or more of…
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§5–612.1. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law and subject to subsection (c) of this secti…
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§5–613. (a) In this section, “drug kingpin” means an organizer, supervisor, financier, or manager wh…
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§5–613.1. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law and subject to subsection (c) of this secti…
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§5–614. (a) (1) Unless authorized by law to possess the substance, a person may not bring into the S…
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§5–617. (a) A person may not distribute, attempt to distribute, or possess with intent to distribute…
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§5–618. (a) Except as authorized in this title, a person may not possess or purchase a noncontrolled…
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§5–619. (a) To determine whether an object is drug paraphernalia, a court shall consider, among othe…
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§5–620. (a) Unless authorized under this title, a person may not: (1) obtain or attempt to obtain co…
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§5–621. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Drug trafficki…
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§5–622. (a) In this section, “firearm” includes: (1) a handgun, antique firearm, rifle, shotgun, sho…
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§5–623. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Drug crime” me…
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§5–624. (a) In this section, “drug” does not include alcohol. (b) A person may not administer a cont…
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§5–627. (a) A person may not manufacture, distribute, dispense, or possess with intent to distribute…
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§5–628. (a) (1) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, a person may not hire…
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§5–701. (a) Sections 5–701 through 5–704 of this subtitle apply to: (1) the sale of prescription dru…
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§5–702. (a) (1) This subsection applies to a person engaged in the business of selling prescription …
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§5–703. (a) This section does not apply to the mailing of a drug to a person who under State law is …
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§5–704. The Department may adopt regulations to administer and enforce §§ 5-701 through 5-703 of thi…
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§5–705. (a) Subject to subsection (c) of this section, in a criminal case involving counterfeiting o…
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§5–708. (a) (1) This section applies to fingernail polish, model airplane glue, or any other substan…
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§5–709. (a) In this section, “distribute” includes actual, constructive, or attempted transfer, exch…
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§5–710. (a) In this section, “human growth hormone” means: (1) somatrem, somatropin, and any of thei…
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§5–801. Notwithstanding any other law, the Department of State Police may initiate investigations an…
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§5–802. (a) (1) Notwithstanding any other law, a law enforcement officer of the Maryland Transportat…
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§5–803. (a) (1) The Secretary of State Police may pay a person the sum of money that the Secretary c…
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§5–804. (a) In this section, “administrative probable cause” means a valid public interest in the ef…
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§5–805. (a) In this section, “controlled premises” means: (1) a place where a registrant or person e…
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§5–806. The Department, the Attorney General, and the State’s Attorney for a county may apply to the…
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§5–807. (a) (1) The State need not negate an exemption, proviso, or exception set forth in this titl…
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§5–808. (a) If the individual is engaged in the enforcement or prosecution of this title or other la…
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§5–809. Notwithstanding any other law, at a hearing relating to bail or sentencing arising out of a …
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§5–810. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Drug crime” me…
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§5–901. Notwithstanding any other law, a violation of this title shall be treated as if it were a fe…
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§5–902. (a) Except as otherwise authorized by this title, a person may not: (1) omit, remove, alter,…
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§5–903. (a) In manufacturing or distributing a controlled dangerous substance, a person may not will…
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§5–904. (a) A registrant may not: (1) distribute or dispense a controlled dangerous substance listed…
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§5–905. (a) Except as provided in subsection (e) of this section, a person convicted of a subsequent…
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§5–906. In addition to a penalty imposed under this title, a court may require an individual to comp…
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§5–907. A penalty imposed for violation of this title is in addition to, and not instead of, any oth…
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§5–908. (a) The Department may impose a civil penalty in an amount not exceeding $1,000 for each vio…
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§5–1101. This title may be cited as the “Maryland Controlled Dangerous Substances Act”.
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§6–101. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Dwelling” mea…
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§6–102. (a) A person may not willfully and maliciously set fire to or burn: (1) a dwelling; or (2) a…
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§6–103. (a) A person may not willfully and maliciously set fire to or burn a structure that belongs …
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§6–104. (a) This section applies to a violation involving property damage of $1,000 or more. (b) A p…
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§6–105. (a) This section applies to a violation involving property damage of less than $1,000. (b) A…
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§6–106. (a) A person may not set fire to or burn property of any kind with the intent to defraud ano…
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§6–107. (a) A person may not threaten verbally or in writing to: (1) set fire to or burn a structure…
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§6–108. (a) A person may not willfully and maliciously set fire to or burn the contents of a dumpste…
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§6–109. Placing or distributing a flammable, explosive, or combustible material or device in or near…
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§6–110. If a structure is divided into separately owned or leased units, each unit is a separate str…
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§6–111. (a) An indictment, information, warrant, or other charging document for a crime under this s…
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§6–112. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Crime of malic…
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§6–201. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Break” retains it…
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§6–202. (a) A person may not break and enter the dwelling of another with the intent to commit theft…
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§6–203. (a) A person may not break and enter the storehouse of another with the intent to commit the…
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§6–204. (a) A person may not break and enter the dwelling of another with the intent to commit a cri…
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§6–205. (a) A person may not break and enter the dwelling of another. (b) A person may not break and…
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§6–206. (a) A person may not possess a burglar’s tool with the intent to use or allow the use of the…
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§6–207. (a) A person may not open or attempt to open a vault, safe, or other secure repository by th…
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§6–208. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) (i) “Enclosure”…
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§6–209. For purposes of prosecution under this subtitle, a unit in a building or structure that is d…
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§6–210. (a) An indictment, information, warrant, or other charging document for burglary or another …
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§6–301. (a) A person may not willfully and maliciously destroy, injure, or deface the real or person…
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§6–302. (a) A person may not willfully throw, shoot, or propel a rock, brick, piece of iron, steel, …
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§6–303. (a) In this section, “electric company” has the meaning stated in § 1–101 of the Public Util…
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§6–304. (a) In this section, “gas company” has the meaning stated in § 1–101 of the Public Utilities…
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§6–305. (a) In this section, “water equipment” includes a canal, spring, reservoir, tunnel, mound, d…
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§6–306. (a) A person may not remove, deface, or obliterate a manufacturer’s serial number that is pu…
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§6–307. (a) A person may not: (1) sell or possess a stolen: (i) manufactured serial number; or (ii) …
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§6–401. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Off-road vehi…
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§6–402. (a) A person may not enter or trespass on property that is posted conspicuously against tres…
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§6–403. (a) A person may not enter or cross over private property or board the boat or other marine …
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§6–404. (a) This section does not apply to: (1) a vessel; (2) a military, fire, or law enforcement v…
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§6–405. (a) In this section, “political subdivision” includes a: (1) county; (2) municipal corporati…
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§6–406. (a) “Cultivated land” means land that has been cleared of its natural vegetation and is curr…
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§6–407. (a) A person may not enter or remain in the stable area of a racetrack after being notified …
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§6–408. (a) A person may not enter on the property of another for the purpose of invading the privac…
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§6–409. (a) A person may not refuse or fail to leave a public building or grounds, or a specific par…
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§6–410. (a) A person may not commit wanton trespass on the property of Government House. (b) Notwith…
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§6–411. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) (i) “Dwelling” …
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§6–412. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Practice land …
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§6–501. In this subtitle, “railroad vehicle” includes a car, carriage, engine, locomotive, or tender…
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§6–502. (a) In this section, “railroad” includes a switch, frog, rail, roadbed, tie, viaduct, bridge…
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§6–503. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) (i) “Passenger”…
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§6–504. (a) A person may not give a train signal to start a stopped train or to stop a moving train …
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§6–505. (a) In this section, “railroad” has the meaning stated in § 1–101 of the Public Utilities Ar…
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§6–506. (a) Unless authorized by a railroad company that maintains offices in the State, a person ma…
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§7–101. (a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Deception” means …
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§7–102. (a) Conduct described as theft in this part constitutes a single crime and includes the sepa…
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§7–103. (a) In this section, “value” means: (1) the market value of the property or service at the t…
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§7–104. (a) A person may not willfully or knowingly obtain or exert unauthorized control over proper…
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§7–104.1. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Organized re…
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§7–105. (a) In this section, “owner” means a person who has a lawful interest in or is in lawful pos…
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§7–105.1. (a) Subject to subsection (c) of this section, in a criminal case or juvenile proceeding i…
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§7–106. (a) In this section, “newspaper” means a periodical that is distributed on a complimentary o…
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§7–107. (a) A person who obtains property or a service by a bad check under the circumstances descri…
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§7–108. (a) An indictment, information, warrant, or other charging document for theft under this par…
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§7–109. (a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, a charge of theft may be proved by evidence t…
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§7–110. (a) (1) It is not a defense to the crime of theft that the defendant has an interest in the …
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§7–113. (a) A fiduciary may not: (1) fraudulently and willfully appropriate money or a thing of valu…
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§7–114. (a) (1) In this section, “revenue officer” means an officer with the duty to collect revenue…
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§7–115. (a) While a contract of pledge or hypothecation is in effect, a person may not, without the …
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§7–116. (a) This section applies to a person who is entrusted with money as an advance against grain…
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§7–201. (a) This section applies only to a wheeled cart or other similar device that is clearly mark…
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§7–202. (a) A bailee for hire, or a servant, agent, or employee of the bailee, may not willfully app…
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§7–203. (a) Without the permission of the owner, a person may not take and carry away from the premi…
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§7–204. (a) A person may not use, distribute, manufacture, duplicate, or possess keys capable of bei…
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§7–205. (a) A person who leases or rents a motor vehicle under an agreement to return the motor vehi…
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§7–301. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Code grabbing …
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§7–302. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Access” means …
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§7–303. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Cable televisi…
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§7–304. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Customer” mean…
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§7–306. This part does not apply to: (1) a radio or television broadcaster or cable radio or televis…
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§7–307. This part does not affect the rights of parties in private litigation.
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§7–308. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Deliver” means…
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§7–309. (a) For a first violation, a person who violates this part is guilty of a misdemeanor and on…
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§7–310. A recorded article produced in violation of this part and all equipment used to produce the …
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§7–313. (a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Manufacture” mean…
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§7–314. This part does not apply to: (1) a law enforcement officer who possesses or uses a telecommu…
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§7–315. A person may not knowingly: (1) possess, use, manufacture, distribute, transfer, sell, offer…
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§7–316. (a) A person who violates § 7-315 of this part involving more than 100 unlawful telecommunic…
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§7–317. (a) A violation of § 7-315 of this part may be considered to have been committed at either: …
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§7–318. (a) A person who has suffered a specific and direct injury to a right protected by this part…
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§8–101. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Check” means a ne…
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§8–102. (a) For purposes of this subtitle, a drawer has insufficient funds with a drawee to cover a …
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§8–103. (a) A person may not obtain property or services by issuing a check if: (1) the person knows…
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§8–104. (a) The drawer or representative drawer is presumed to know that there are insufficient fund…
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§8–105. (a) A person who obtains property or services by issuing or passing a check in violation of …
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§8–106. (a) (1) A person who obtains property or services with a value of at least $1,500 but less t…
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§8–107. In addition to the penalties provided in § 8-106 of this subtitle, if a person obtains prope…
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§8–108. (a) A person may not pay a fine or cost imposed by a court by delivering a check issued by t…
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§8–201. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Cardholder” means…
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§8–202. (a) If a person violates §§ 8-203 through 8-209 of this subtitle as part of one scheme or a …
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§8–203. (a) A person may not make or cause to be made, directly or indirectly, a false statement in …
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§8–204. (a) (1) A person may not: (i) take a credit card from another, or from the possession, custo…
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§8–205. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Falsely emboss…
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§8–206. (a) A person may not for the purpose of obtaining money, goods, services, or anything of val…
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§8–207. (a) If a person is authorized by an issuer to furnish money, goods, services, or anything of…
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§8–208. (a) In this section, “incomplete credit card” means a credit card that lacks any stamped, em…
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§8–209. (a) A person may not receive money, goods, services, or anything of value if the person know…
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§8–210. (a) In this section, “publish” means to communicate information to one or more persons: (1) …
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§8–211. (a) It is not a defense to a crime under § 8-206, § 8-207, or § 8-209 of this subtitle invol…
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§8–213. (a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Authorized use, discl…
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§8–214. (a) A person may not use or disclose any credit card number or other payment device number o…
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§8–214.1. (a) In a criminal case or juvenile proceeding involving a violation of § 8–204, § 8–205, §…
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§8–216. A person who violates this part is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to impris…
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§8–217. (a) (1) The Attorney General may institute a civil action against a person who violates this…
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§8–301. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Health care” m…
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§8–302. (a) In this section, “offer for sale” includes to induce, solicit, attempt, or advertise in …
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§8–303. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Government ide…
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§8–304. (a) A person who knows or reasonably suspects that the person is a victim of identity fraud,…
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§8–305. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Identity fraud…
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§8–401. (a) A partner may not with fraudulent intent: (1) convert or appropriate to the partner’s ow…
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§8–402. (a) With intent to defraud, an officer or agent of a corporation may not sign, or in any man…
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§8–403. (a) A debtor who possesses personal property that is subject to a security interest may not …
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§8–404. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Compensation” …
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§8–405. (a) This section applies only to a person employed in any capacity in the management or navi…
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§8–406. (a) A person, on the person’s own behalf or on behalf of another, who receives, accepts, or …
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§8–407. (a) This section applies to a written contract or written lease for a leased or rented good …
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§8–408. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Direct loan ag…
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§8–501. In this part, “fraud” includes: (1) the willful making of a false statement or a false repre…
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§8–502. This part does not apply to a violation of Part II of this subtitle.
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§8–503. (a) This section applies to money, property, food stamps, or other assistance that is provid…
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§8–504. (a) An application for money, property, food stamps, or other assistance, under a nutritiona…
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§8–505. (a) A person with intent to defraud may not make an unauthorized disposition of food donated…
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§8–508. (a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “False representation”…
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§8–509. A person may not: (1) knowingly and willfully defraud or attempt to defraud a State health p…
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§8–510. A person who has applied for or received a benefit or payment under a State health plan for …
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§8–511. A person may not: (1) provide to another individual items or services for which payment whol…
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§8–512. A person may not solicit, offer, make, or receive a rebate of a fee or charge for referring …
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§8–513. A person may not knowingly and willfully make, cause to be made, induce, or attempt to induc…
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§8–514. A person may not knowingly and willfully obtain, attempt to obtain, or aid another individua…
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§8–515. A person may not knowingly and willfully possess a medical assistance card or a pharmacy ass…
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§8–516. (a) If a violation of this part results in the death of an individual, a person who violates…
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§8–517. (a) A health care provider who violates a provision of this part is liable to the State for …
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§8–520. (a) In this section, “public safety officer” means: (1) a police officer; (2) a paid or volu…
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§8–521. (a) A person may not obtain or attempt to obtain legal representation from the Office of the…
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§8–522. (a) This section applies to a simulated document even if the document contains a statement t…
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§8–523. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Housing agency…
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§8–601. (a) A person, with intent to defraud another, may not counterfeit, cause to be counterfeited…
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§8–602. (a) A person, with intent to defraud another, may not issue or publish as true a counterfeit…
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§8–603. (a) A person may not knowingly possess, with unlawful intent, a counterfeit title to a motor…
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§8–604. (a) A person may not, with intent to defraud: (1) manufacture United States currency; (2) co…
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§8–604.1. (a) A person may not knowingly possess, with unlawful intent, or issue counterfeit United …
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§8–605. (a) (1) A person may not counterfeit, cause to be counterfeited, or willingly aid or assist …
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§8–606. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Access” means …
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§8–606.1. (a) A person may not: (1) forge, falsify, or counterfeit the signature of a judge, court o…
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§8–607. (a) In this section, “public seal” means: (1) the great seal of the State; (2) the seal of a…
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§8–608. (a) A person may not: (1) counterfeit the stamp of the Comptroller; (2) unlawfully use or st…
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§8–609. (a) In this section, “order for money or goods” means any writing, ordering, or requesting f…
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§8–610. (a) In this section, “prescription” includes an order, paper, and recipe purported to have b…
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§8–611. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Counterfeit ma…
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§8–612. (a) In this section, “token” means a ticket, coupon, coin, disc, slug, or any other thing th…
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§8–613. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Service” inclu…
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§8–701. (a) A person may not willfully or corruptly embezzle, steal, destroy, withdraw, impair, or a…
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§8–702. (a) Unless the maker of a will gives instruction to the person keeping the will for safe cus…
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§8–801. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Deception” has…
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§8–901. (a) A person may not fail to furnish to the purchaser of purebred livestock a paper or certi…
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§8–902. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Drug” means a …
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§8–903. (a) (1) A person may not intentionally issue, sell, or give to an unauthorized person a tick…
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§8–904. (a) A person knowingly may not enter or race a horse in a running or harness race under a na…
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§8–905. (a) A person may not knowingly present for payoff, or give to another to present for payoff,…
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§9–101. (a) A person may not willfully and falsely make an oath or affirmation as to a material fact…
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§9–102. (a) A person may not procure another to commit perjury as prohibited by § 9-101 of this subt…
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§9–103. (a) An indictment, information, or other charging document for perjury in violation of § 9-1…
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§9–201. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Political subd…
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§9–202. (a) A person may not bribe or attempt to bribe a juror for rendering a verdict. (b) A juror …
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§9–203. (a) (1) A person, including a candidate for office, may not give or directly or indirectly p…
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§9–204. (a) A person may not bribe or attempt to bribe another who is participating in or connected …
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§9–205. (a) A person participating in or connected with an athletic contest may not accept a bribe t…
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§9–301. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Official proceedi…
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§9–302. (a) A person may not harm another, threaten to harm another, or damage or destroy property w…
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§9–303. (a) A person may not intentionally harm another, threaten to harm another, or damage or dest…
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§9–304. (a) A finding of good cause under this section may be based on any relevant evidence includi…
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§9–305. (a) A person may not, by threat, force, or corrupt means, try to influence, intimidate, or i…
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§9–306. (a) A person may not, by threat, force, or corrupt means, obstruct, impede, or try to obstru…
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§9–307. (a) A person may not destroy, alter, conceal, or remove physical evidence that the person be…
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§9–401. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Concealment” mean…
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§9–402. (a) This section does not apply if the warrant is for a traffic offense. (b) A person may no…
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§9–403. (a) A person may not willfully harbor an incarcerated individual, who was imprisoned for a f…
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§9–404. (a) A person may not knowingly escape from a place of confinement. (b) A person may not: (1)…
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§9–405. (a) (1) A person who has been lawfully arrested may not knowingly depart from custody withou…
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§9–406. Voluntary intoxication is not a defense to a charge of escape under this subtitle.
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§9–407. A sentence imposed for a violation of § 9-404 or § 9-405 of this subtitle: (1) shall be cons…
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§9–408. (a) In this section, “police officer” means an individual who is authorized to make an arres…
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§9–410. (a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Alcoholic beverage” m…
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§9–411. This part does not apply to a drug or substance that is legally possessed by an individual u…
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§9–412. (a) A person may not: (1) deliver any contraband to a person detained or confined in a place…
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§9–413. (a) (1) A person may not deliver contraband to a person detained or confined in a place of c…
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§9–414. (a) (1) A person may not deliver a weapon to a person detained or confined in a place of con…
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§9–415. (a) This section does not apply to an alcoholic beverage delivered or possessed in a manner …
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§9–416. (a) A person may not: (1) deliver a controlled dangerous substance to a person detained or c…
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§9–417. (a) This section does not apply to a work release or prerelease program in Montgomery County…
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§9–417.1. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Aircraft” me…
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§9–418. A sentence imposed under this part may be separate from and consecutive to or concurrent wit…
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§9–501. (a) A person may not make, or cause to be made, a statement, report, or complaint that the p…
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§9–501.1. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Emergency” m…
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§9–502. (a) A person who is arrested by a law enforcement officer of the State, of a county, municip…
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§9–503. (a) A person may not make, or cause to be made, a statement or report that the person knows …
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§9–504. (a) This section does not apply to a statement made or rumor circulated by an officer, emplo…
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§9–505. (a) A person may not manufacture, possess, transport, or place: (1) a device or container th…
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§9–506. (a) A person may not knowingly and willfully falsify or conceal a material fact in connectio…
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§9–507. The common-law crime of criminal defamation is repealed.
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§9–508. (a) In this section, “financing statement” has the meaning stated in § 9–102 of the Commerci…
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§9–601. (a) In this section, “emergency” means a circumstance in which: (1) an individual is or is r…
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§9–602. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a State official or employee…
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§9–603. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person may not use a device that…
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§9–604. (a) A person may not knowingly make or cause to be made a false: (1) fire alarm; or (2) call…
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§9–607. (a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Alarm system” means a…
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§9–608. (a) A person may not intentionally activate a signal for a nonemergency situation. (b) A per…
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§9–609. (a) This section does not apply: (1) to alarm systems activated by weather conditions or cau…
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§9–610. (a) In this section, “defective alarm system” means an alarm system that activates: (1) more…
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§9–611. (a) In this section, “audible alarm system” means an alarm system that, when activated, emit…
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§9–701. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Defense-related a…
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§9–702. (a) A person may not destroy, impair, damage, or interfere or tamper with real or personal p…
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§9–703. (a) A person may not intentionally: (1) make or cause to be made or omit to note on inspecti…
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§9–704. (a) This section applies to a person possessing an identification badge or identification ca…
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§9–705. A person who finds or gains possession of an identification badge or identification card req…
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§9–706. (a) To enter a place or establishment in which a person is required to have an identificatio…
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§9–706.1. (a) In this section, “security officer” means a proprietary or contractual security office…
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§9–707. This subtitle does not impair, curtail, or destroy the rights of employees and their represe…
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§9–708. If conduct prohibited by this subtitle is also unlawful under another law, a person may be c…
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§9–801. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Coerce” means to …
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§9–802. (a) A person may not threaten an individual, or a friend or family member of an individual, …
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§9–803. (a) A person may not threaten an individual, or a friend or family member of an individual, …
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§9–804. (a) A person may not: (1) participate in a criminal organization knowing that the members of…
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§9–805. (a) A person may not organize, supervise, promote, sponsor, finance, or manage a criminal or…
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§9–806. Nothing in this subtitle may be construed inconsistently with the provisions relating to jur…
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§9–807. For purposes of venue, any violation of this subtitle is considered to have been committed i…
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§10–101. (a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Distribute” means to…
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§10–102. (a) This section does not apply to: (1) a government unit; (2) a health or medical agency a…
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§10–103. (a) This section does not apply to: (1) a physician licensed to practice medicine; (2) a go…
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§10–105. (a) A person may not sell or offer for sale a contraceptive or a contraceptive device, whet…
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§10–106. (a) A person may not sell or offer for sale a clove cigarette. (b) A person who violates th…
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§10–107. (a) This section does not apply to the distribution of a coupon that is redeemable for a to…
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§10–108. (a) A person who distributes products containing delta–8– or delta–10–tetrahydrocannabinol,…
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§10–109. (a) A person may not place or allow to be placed outside of a building or dwelling an aband…
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§10–110. IN EFFECT (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Bi–…
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§10–111. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Bodily fluid”…
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§10–112. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Department” m…
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§10–113. An individual may not knowingly and willfully make a misrepresentation or false statement a…
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§10–114. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b)(1) of this section, and subject to subsection (b)(…
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§10–115. An individual under the age of 21 years may not possess a card or document that falsely ide…
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§10–116. Except as provided in § 1–411 of the Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Article, an individua…
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§10–117. (a) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, a person may not furnish an alcoh…
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§10–118. (a) Except for a person licensed as an alcoholic beverages licensee under the Alcoholic Bev…
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§10–119. (a) (1) A person shall be issued a citation under this section if the person violates: (i) …
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§10–120. (a) A person being issued a citation under §§ 10-113 through 10-119 of this part or § 26-10…
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§10–121. (a) This section does not apply to a person who: (1) was acting in the capacity of a licens…
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§10–123. (a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Alcoholic beverage” …
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§10–124. (a) This part applies to a motor vehicle that is driven, stopped, standing, or otherwise lo…
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§10–125. (a) (1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (c) of this section, an occupant of a mo…
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§10–126. (a) A police officer may issue a citation to a person who the police officer has probable c…
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§10–127. (a) In a proceeding for a violation under this part: (1) the State has the burden to prove …
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§10–130. (a) In this part, “Salvia divinorum” includes Salvinorin A and any material, compound, mixt…
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§10–131. (a) A person may not distribute Salvia divinorum to an individual under the age of 21 years…
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§10–132. An individual under the age of 21 years may not possess Salvia divinorum.
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§10–133. (a) A person who violates § 10–132 of this part shall be issued a citation under this secti…
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§10–136. (a) (1) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Table games” has…
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§10–137. (a) A person who violates § 10–136 of this part shall be issued a citation under this secti…
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§10–201. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) (i) “Public co…
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§10–202. A person who keeps a disorderly house is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subje…
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§10–203. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Commercial at…
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§10–204. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) (i) “Medical f…
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§10–205. (a) (1) This subsection does not apply to a person who conducts a funeral, burial, memorial…
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§10–301. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Gender identity”…
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§10–302. A person may not deface, damage, or destroy, or attempt or threaten to deface, damage, or d…
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§10–303. A person may not, by force or threat of force, obstruct or attempt to obstruct another in t…
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§10–304. Motivated either in whole or in substantial part by another person’s or group’s race, color…
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§10–305. A person may not deface, damage, or destroy, attempt or threaten to deface, damage, or dest…
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§10–305.1. A person may not place or inscribe an item or a symbol, including an actual or depicted n…
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§10–306. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person who violates this subtit…
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§10–307. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a sentence imposed under this sub…
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§10–308. Nothing in this subtitle may be construed to infringe on the speech of a religious leader o…
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§10–309. (a) A person who is the victim of an act that would constitute a violation of this subtitle…
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§10–401. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Associated f…
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§10–402. (a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (f) of this section, a person may not remove …
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§10–403. (a) This section does not apply to: (1) a person acting in the course of medical, archaeolo…
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§10–404. (a) (1) Subject to the provisions of paragraph (2) of this subsection, a person may not wil…
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§10–405. (a) A person may not, with the intent to conceal a crime, knowingly and willfully dismember…
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§10–501. (a) A person may not commit adultery. (b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a…
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§10–502. (a) This section does not apply to a person if: (1) the person’s previous lawful spouse has…
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§10–601. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Animal” means a …
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§10–602. It is the intent of the General Assembly that each animal in the State be protected from in…
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§10–603. Sections 10–601 through 10–608 and 10–626 of this subtitle do not apply to: (1) customary a…
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§10–604. (a) A person may not: (1) overdrive or overload an animal; (2) deprive an animal of necessa…
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§10–604.1. (a) A person may not commit a violation of § 10–604 of this subtitle that results in: (1)…
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§10–605. (a) A person may not knowingly attend a deliberately conducted dogfight as a spectator. (b)…
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§10–606. (a) (1) In this section, “sexual contact with an animal” means any act: (i) involving: 1. a…
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§10–607. (a) In this section, “baiting” means using a dog to train a fighting dog or to test the fig…
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§10–607.1. (a) (1) In this section, “implement of dogfighting” means an implement, an object, a devi…
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§10–608. (a) (1) In this section, “implement of cockfighting” means any implement or device intended…
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§10–608.1. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Enclosure” …
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§10–609. (a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, if an officer of a human…
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§10–610. (a) This section does not apply to a person giving away an animal: (1) as an agricultural p…
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§10–611. (a) A person may not kill or allow a dog or cat to be killed by use of: (1) a decompression…
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§10–612. (a) A person who owns, possesses, or has custody of a domestic animal may not drop or leave…
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§10–613. (a) This section does not apply to: (1) a biomedical facility that is licensed by the Unite…
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§10–614. (a) In this section, “chick” means a chicken, duckling, or other fowl under the age of 3 we…
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§10–615. (a) If an owner or custodian of an animal is convicted of an act of animal cruelty, the cou…
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§10–615.1. (a) In this section, “owner” means a person who can prove legal title to or ownership of …
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§10–616. (a) This section does not apply to premises: (1) where dogs are kept or bred solely for med…
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§10–617. (a) In this section, “animal control unit” means the local organization or governmental uni…
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§10–618. (a) A person may not willfully and maliciously give poison or ground glass to a dog, or exp…
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§10–619. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Dangerous dog…
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§10–620. (a) In this section, “equine” includes horses, donkeys, mules, and ponies. (b) This section…
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§10–621. (a) (1) Except as provided in subsection (b)(2) of this section, this section does not appl…
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§10–622. (a) A person may not shoot, kill, or maim a carrier pigeon. (b) A person may not entrap, ca…
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§10–623. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Collar” means…
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§10–624. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person may not: (1) crop or cut…
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§10–625. (a) (1) “Devocalize” means to perform a surgical procedure involving cutting, notching, pun…
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§10–625.1. (a) In this section, “declawing procedure” has the meaning stated in § 2–301 of the Agric…
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§10–626. (a) In this section, “service animal” has the meaning stated in § 7–701 of the Human Servic…
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§10–627. (a) For the purposes of this subtitle, each animal harmed in a violation of this subtitle i…
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§10–701. In this subtitle, “flag” includes any size flag, standard, color, ensign, or shield made of…
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§10–702. This subtitle does not apply to: (1) an act allowed by the statutes of the United States or…
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§10–704. (a) A person may not intentionally mutilate, deface, destroy, burn, trample, or use a flag:…
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§10–705. This subtitle shall be construed to carry out its general purpose and to make uniform the l…
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§10–706. This subtitle may be cited as the Maryland Uniform Flag Law.
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§11–101. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Advertising purp…
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§11–102. (a) A person may not knowingly sell or offer to sell to a minor: (1) a picture, photograph,…
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§11–103. (a) This section applies to a motion picture show or other presentation, whether animated o…
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§11–104. (a) A person who operates or is employed in a sales, cashier, or managerial capacity in a r…
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§11–104.1. (a) In Harford County and Cecil County, a person who operates a bookstore or entertainmen…
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§11–105. (a) A person may not knowingly display for advertising purposes a picture, photograph, draw…
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§11–106. For purposes of §§ 11-101 through 11-105 of this subtitle, an employee of a person who oper…
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§11–107. (a) In this section, “indecent exposure” includes engaging in an act of masturbation in pub…
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§11–201. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Distribute” mean…
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§11–202. (a) A person may not: (1) knowingly send or cause to be sent any obscene matter into the St…
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§11–203. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Distribute” i…
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§11–204. (a) This section applies only in Allegany, Anne Arundel, Charles, Howard, Somerset, Wicomic…
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§11–205. (a) A person may not knowingly: (1) write or create advertising or otherwise promote the sa…
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§11–206. (a) (1) A person may not knowingly require a purchaser or consignee to receive obscene matt…
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§11–207. (a) A person may not: (1) cause, induce, solicit, or knowingly allow a minor to engage as a…
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§11–208. (a) (1) In this section, “indistinguishable from an actual and identifiable child” means an…
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§11–208.1. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Child porno…
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§11–209. (a) A person may not hire, employ, or use an individual, if the person knows, or possesses …
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§11–210. (a) (1) A person having a bona fide scientific, educational, governmental, artistic, news, …
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§11–211. When the conviction of a person for a violation of this subtitle becomes final, the court m…
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§11–301. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Assignation” mea…
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§11–302. A person charged with a crime under this subtitle may also be prosecuted and sentenced for …
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§11–303. (a) A person may not knowingly: (1) engage in prostitution or assignation by any means; or …
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§11–304. (a) A person may not receive or acquire money or proceeds from the earnings of a person eng…
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§11–305. (a) For the purpose of committing a crime under Title 3, Subtitle 3 of this article, a pers…
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§11–306. (a) A person may not knowingly procure or solicit or offer to procure or solicit prostituti…
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§11–307. (a) A person may not knowingly: (1) allow a building, structure, or conveyance owned or und…
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§12–101. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Candidate” has t…
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§12–102. (a) A person may not: (1) make or sell a book or pool on the result of a race, contest, or …
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§12–103. (a) For money or any other thing or consideration of value, a person may not: (1) bet, wage…
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§12–104. (a) A person may not: (1) keep a gaming device, or all or a part of a building, vessel, or …
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§12–105. (a) This section: (1) applies notwithstanding the issuance of a license or permit through o…
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§12–106. (a) (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle, Subtitle 2 of this title, or …
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§12–107. (a) (1) The prohibition in subsection (b) of this section applies notwithstanding a license…
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§12–108. (a) An organization that operates a gaming event authorized under this subtitle, Subtitle 2…
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§12–109. (a) A person may not willfully, knowingly, and unlawfully cause or attempt to cause the pre…
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§12–110. (a) A person who loses money at a gaming device that is prohibited by this subtitle, Subtit…
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§12–111. If a law enforcement officer has a reason to suspect a gaming device is kept unlawfully at …
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§12–112. (a) (1) An indictment for violating the prohibition against gaming is sufficient if it stat…
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§12–113. (a) The Office of the Attorney General, the State Lottery and Gaming Control Commission, th…
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§12–114. (a) In this section, “eSports competition” means a competition involving video games, inclu…
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§12–201. In this subtitle, “lottery device” means a policy, certificate, or other thing by which a p…
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§12–202. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, this subtitle applies to all lott…
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§12–203. (a) A person may not: (1) hold a lottery in this State; or (2) sell a lottery device in the…
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§12–204. (a) A person may not: (1) keep a house, office, or other place for the purpose of selling o…
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§12–205. (a) This section does not apply to a person who possesses: (1) an item that is prohibited u…
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§12–206. (a) This section does not apply to a lottery conducted by a government. (b) A person may no…
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§12–207. (a) A person may not: (1) insure or receive consideration for insuring for or against the d…
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§12–208. A court shall interpret §§ 12-201 through 12-207 of this subtitle liberally to treat as a l…
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§12–209. A grant, bargain, or transfer of real estate, goods, a right of action, or personal propert…
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§12–210. (a) Any recovery of a penalty for a violation of any of the provisions of this subtitle rel…
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§12–211. (a) (1) An indictment for violating the prohibition against the drawing of lotteries or the…
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§12–212. (a) A person may not directly or indirectly barter, sell, or trade or offer by publication …
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§12–301. In this subtitle: (1) “slot machine” means a machine, apparatus, or device that: (i) operat…
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§12–301.1. (a) In this subtitle, “Commission” means the State Lottery and Gaming Control Commission.…
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§12–302. (a) Except as allowed under §§ 12-304 through 12-306 of this subtitle, a person may not loc…
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§12–303. (a) In this section, “antique slot machine” means a slot machine that was manufactured at l…
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§12–304. (a) In this section, “eligible organization” means: (1) a nonprofit organization that: (i) …
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§12–305. (a) A person may take delivery of, possess, or transport a slot machine to demonstrate or s…
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§12–306. (a) In this section, “premises” means an improved or unimproved parcel or tract of land tha…
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§12–307. (a) Because of an act of God, or condemnation or abandonment of the primary business by the…
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§12–308. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this subtitle, an entity licensed to offer instant …
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§13–101. (a) Activities conducted under this title are allowed notwithstanding the provisions of Tit…
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§13–201. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Gaming event” me…
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§13–202. Except as otherwise provided in this title, this subtitle applies in the following counties…
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§13–203. This title and Title 12 of this article do not prohibit a qualified organization from condu…
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§13–204. A qualified organization may award a prize in money or in merchandise at a gaming event usi…
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§13–205. A qualified organization that conducts a gaming event under this subtitle shall manage the …
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§13–301. Subtitle 2 of this title applies in Allegany County.
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§13–302. (a) (1) In this section, “paper gaming” means a game of chance in which: (i) prizes are awa…
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§13–401. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Casino event…
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§13–402. (a) This subtitle applies only in Anne Arundel County. (b) Subtitle 2 of this title applies…
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§13–403. (a) “Qualified member” means a person who: (1) obtained a membership in an organization in …
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§13–404. Except as provided in § 13–404.1 of this subtitle, a person may not conduct a casino event …
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§13–404.1. (a) In this section, “permit” means a permit to conduct a card game, card tournament, or …
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§13–405. (a) A bona fide fraternal, civic, war veterans’, or charitable organization, or a volunteer…
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§13–406. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, a political committee, as defined …
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§13–407. (a) In this section, “bingo” includes the game of instant bingo. (b) A bona fide religious,…
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§13–408. (a) A person may not knowingly operate or attempt to operate a gaming event in the county i…
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§13–501. IN EFFECT (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Commis…
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§13–502. This subtitle applies only in Baltimore City.
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§13–503. IN EFFECT (a) This section does not apply to a raffle authorized under § 13–505.1 of this s…
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§13–504. An organization conducting a gaming event may award a prize of money or merchandise to any …
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§13–505. IN EFFECT (a) A permit holder may award prizes in merchandise and money in a raffle in any …
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§13–505.1. IN EFFECT // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2026 PER CHAPTER 372 OF 2025 // (a) A raffle may be…
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§13–506. (a) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this title or Title 12 of this article, a polit…
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§13–507. (a) This section and § 13-509 of this subtitle also apply to games of instant bingo. (b) Be…
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§13–508. Notwithstanding § 13-507 of this subtitle, an organization may conduct bingo if: (1) the me…
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§13–509. The commissioner may adopt regulations reasonably necessary to administer § 13-507 of this …
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§13–510. IN EFFECT (a) A person may not knowingly conduct or attempt to conduct a bazaar or raffle i…
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§13–601. In this subtitle, “gaming event” means a carnival, bazaar, or raffle.
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§13–602. (a) This subtitle applies only in Baltimore County. (b) Subtitle 2 of this title applies in…
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§13–603. (a) Before an organization listed in subsection (b) of this section may operate a gaming ev…
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§13–604. (a) Subject to subsections (b) and (c) of this section, an organization may conduct: (1) on…
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§13–605. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, a political committee, as defined …
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§13–606. (a) Before an organization may conduct bingo in the county, the organization shall obtain a…
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§13–607. (a) A person may not knowingly conduct or attempt to conduct a gaming event or casino event…
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§13–701. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Committee” means…
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§13–702. (a) This subtitle applies only in Calvert County. (b) Subtitle 2 of this title applies in C…
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§13–703. (a) Before an organization may conduct a gaming event, the organization shall obtain a perm…
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§13–704. (a) (1) The county commissioners shall appoint a Gambling Permit Review Committee. (2) The …
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§13–705. (a) For purposes of this section, a game of instant bingo conducted under a Class NG beach …
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§13–706. The following organizations are not required to obtain a license under § 13-705 of this sub…
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§13–707. (a) A license holder may issue as a prize or award to the patron of licensed bingo: (1) mer…
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§13–708. In addition to any other penalty provided by law, the county commissioners may revoke a bin…
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§13–709. (a) The county commissioners may adopt regulations to govern: (1) the conduct or play of bi…
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§13–801. Subtitle 2 of this title applies in Caroline County.
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§13–901. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “County commissio…
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§13–902. (a) This subtitle applies only in Carroll County. (b) Subject to this subtitle, Subtitle 2 …
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§13–903. (a) Before an organization may conduct a gaming event, the organization shall obtain a perm…
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§13–904. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Multi-drawing…
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§13–905. (a) (1) Notwithstanding § 13-903 of this subtitle, an organization listed in § 13-903 of th…
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§13–905.1. (a) A senior center site council may conduct billiards in a senior center 5 days per week…
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§13–906. (a) Notwithstanding § 13–903 of this subtitle and except as provided in subsection (b) of t…
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§13–906.1. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Casino even…
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§13–907. (a) Before an organization may conduct bingo under this subtitle, the organization shall ob…
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§13–908. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section and § 13-907(c)(2)(i) of this subt…
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§13–909. (a) A person may not knowingly operate or attempt to operate a gaming event in violation of…
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§13–1001. (a) In this subtitle the following terms have the meanings indicated. (b) “Bingo” includes…
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§13–1002. This subtitle applies only in Cecil County.
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§13–1003. A qualified organization may conduct bingo or a gaming event for the exclusive benefit of …
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§13–1004. A qualified organization may award a prize of money or merchandise at bingo or a gaming ev…
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§13–1005. The bingo or gaming event shall be managed personally by members of the qualified organiza…
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§13–1101. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “County Attorney…
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§13–1102. This subtitle applies to bingo and gaming events in Charles County.
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§13–1103. The county commissioners may: (1) designate the types of gaming devices that may be operat…
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§13–1104. Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a person may not conduct bingo or a gaming …
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§13–1105. (a) A gaming event may be conducted only by a fundraising organization that has been locat…
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§13–1106. The gaming permit shall include: (1) the name of the fundraising organization; (2) the nat…
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§13–1107. (a) (1) A gaming event may be conducted only in accordance with this subtitle. (2) A gamin…
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§13–1108. (a) A fundraising organization or educational organization may conduct bingo either for th…
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§13–1109. A fundraising organization or educational organization may only allow its representatives …
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§13–1110. Proceeds of bingo or a gaming event may not: (1) benefit a person other than the fundraisi…
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§13–1111. Notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle, a fundraising organization or educat…
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§13–1112. A person who violates this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subjec…
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§13–1113. In addition to any other penalty, a person who violates this subtitle is ineligible to obt…
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§13–1114. This subtitle does not restrict the authority of the county commissioners to adopt regulat…
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§13–1201. In this subtitle, “gaming event” means a carnival, bazaar, or raffle.
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§13–1202. (a) This subtitle applies only in Dorchester County. (b) Subtitle 2 of this title applies …
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§13–1203. (a) A person must have a license for each day that the person conducts bingo unless the bi…
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§13–1204. An individual under the age of 16 years may not be allowed to play, conduct, or operate bi…
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§13–1205. This subtitle does not authorize the use of a slot machine or coin machine for gambling pu…
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§13–1206. The bailiffs, municipal police officers, prosecuting officials, and other peace officers o…
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§13–1207. (a) The clerk of the circuit court of the county shall collect $5 for a license for a raff…
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§13–1301. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Gaming event” i…
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§13–1302. This subtitle applies only in Frederick County.
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§13–1303. (a) Subtitle 2 of this title applies in Frederick County. (b) A gaming event under Subtitl…
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§13–1304. (a) Before an organization listed in subsection (b) of this section may conduct a gaming e…
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§13–1304.1. (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Casino eve…
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§13–1305. (a) (1) To operate a tip jar or punchboard in the county, an establishment or proprietor m…
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§13–1306. (a) A person authorized to conduct bingo under this subtitle shall obtain a bingo permit f…
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§13–1307. (a) A person may not knowingly violate § 13-1304 or § 13-1305 of this subtitle. (b) A pers…
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§13–1401. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “County Commissi…
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§13–1402. (a) This subtitle applies only in Garrett County. (b) Subtitle 2 of this title applies in …
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§13–1403. (a) Before an organization listed in subsection (b) of this section may conduct a gaming e…
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§13–1404. (a) (1) In this section, “paper gaming” means a game of chance in which: (i) prizes are aw…
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§13–1405. (a) A person authorized to conduct bingo under subsection (b) of this section shall obtain…
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§13–1406. The County Commissioners may adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle, including age r…
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§13–1501. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Bingo”: (1) inc…
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§13–1502. (a) This subtitle applies only in Harford County. (b) This subtitle does not authorize the…
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§13–1503. (a) Before an organization conducts a gaming event under this subtitle, the organization s…
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§13–1504. (a) (1) The sheriff may not issue to a single organization in 1 calendar year more than 52…
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§13–1505. (a) A members-only instant bingo license is valid for 3 months. (b) The sheriff may not is…
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§13–1506. (a) (1) The sheriff may not issue to a single organization in 1 calendar year more than 12…
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§13–1507. (a) (1) The sheriff may not issue to a single organization in 1 calendar year more than 12…
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§13–1508. (a) An organization listed in § 13–1503(b) of this subtitle may conduct a game of 50/50: (…
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§13–1508.1. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, a political committee, as defin…
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§13–1509. Within 15 days after the last day of licensed activity named in the license application, o…
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§13–1510. (a) An organization may not conduct a gaming event unless the organization has acquired th…
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§13–1511. (a) An organization that fails to file a report required by § 13-1509 of this subtitle is …
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§13–1512. (a) In this section, “gaming contest” means an event that involves a card game, a dice gam…
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§13–1513. The sheriff, other peace officers of the county, and municipal police in the county shall …
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§13–1601. (a) This subtitle applies only in Howard County. (b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (…
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§13–1602. (a) Any of the following organizations may conduct bingo to benefit charity in the county …
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§13–1602.1. (a) In this section, “Department” means the Howard County Department of Inspections, Lic…
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§13–1603. A qualified organization under Subtitle 2 of this title may award prizes in money or merch…
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§13–1604. Notwithstanding Subtitle 2 of this title and except as provided in § 13–1602.1 of this sub…
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§13–1701. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “County commissi…
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§13–1702. (a) This subtitle applies only in Kent County. (b) This subtitle does not authorize gambli…
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§13–1703. (a) The county commissioners may issue a permit to an organization specified in subsection…
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§13–1704. (a) The county commissioners may issue a raffle permit to an organization that qualifies f…
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§13–1705. To benefit charity in the county or to further the purposes of an organization qualified t…
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§13–1706. (a) A person who violates a provision of §§ 13-1702 through 13-1704 of this subtitle is gu…
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§13–1801. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Breakout ticket…
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§13–1802. This subtitle applies only in Montgomery County.
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§13–1803. (a) (1) A qualified organization may conduct bingo in the county to benefit charity or to …
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§13–1804. A qualified organization that conducts bingo in the county shall be licensed by the county…
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§13–1805. A qualified organization that conducts bingo in the county shall be located in the county.
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§13–1806. (a) A qualified organization that intends to conduct bingo shall submit a bingo license ap…
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§13–1807. The county may issue an annual bingo license authorizing the holder to conduct bingo at a …
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§13–1808. (a) The county may issue: (1) one temporary 10-day bingo license to each applicant each ca…
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§13–1809. (a) The county shall: (1) adopt regulations for the conduct of bingo; (2) establish licens…
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§13–1810. (a) A qualified organization may conduct a raffle in the county to benefit charity or to f…
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§13–1811. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a qualified organization that in…
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§13–1812. A qualified organization that conducts a raffle in the county shall be located in the coun…
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§13–1813. (a) A qualified organization shall apply for a raffle permit on a form that the county pro…
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§13–1814. The county: (1) may adopt regulations necessary for the conduct of a raffle; and (2) after…
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§13–1815. A person who violates this subtitle or a regulation adopted by the county under this subti…
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§13–1901. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Benefit perform…
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§13–1902. (a) This subtitle applies only in Prince George’s County. (b) Subtitle 2 of this title app…
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§13–1903. (a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, a qualified organization may conduct a bene…
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§13–1904. (a) A benefit performance shall be personally managed and conducted only by members of the…
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§13–1905. A qualified organization shall obtain a written permit from the governing body of the coun…
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§13–1906. At a benefit performance, a qualified organization may award: (1) a merchandise prize; or …
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§13–1907. A person who conducts or attempts to conduct a benefit performance in violation of this su…
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§13–1908. (a) This section does not apply to a raffle conducted under § 13–1911.1 of this subtitle. …
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§13–1909. (a) This section does not apply to a raffle conducted under § 13–1911.1 of this subtitle. …
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§13–1910. (a) This section does not apply to a raffle conducted under § 13–1911.1 of this subtitle. …
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§13–1911. (a) This section does not apply to a raffle conducted under § 13–1911.1 of this subtitle. …
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§13–1911.1. (a) A raffle may be conducted by a charitable foundation that: (1) is exempt from taxati…
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§13–1912. (a) In this section: (1) “casino night” means a benefit performance at which: (i) a card g…
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§13–2001. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “County commissi…
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§13–2002. (a) This subtitle applies only in Queen Anne’s County. (b) This subtitle does not authoriz…
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§13–2003. (a) An organization listed in subsection (b) of this section shall obtain a permit from th…
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§13–2004. (a) The county commissioners may issue a raffle permit to an organization that qualifies f…
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§13–2005. To benefit charity in the county or to further its purposes, an entity may conduct bingo i…
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§13–2006. (a) A person who violates a provision of § 13-2002, § 13-2003, or § 13-2004 of this subtit…
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§13–2101. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “County commissi…
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§13–2102. (a) This subtitle applies only in St. Mary’s County. (b) Subtitle 2 of this title applies …
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§13–2103. (a) A qualified organization must have a bingo license whenever the qualified organization…
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§13–2104. To be eligible for a bingo license, an organization must be: (1) a bona fide religious gro…
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§13–2105. (a) The county commissioners shall designate a person to administer the issuance of bingo …
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§13–2106. (a) By resolution, the county commissioners may establish a bingo license fee schedule bas…
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§13–2107. The designee shall issue a numbered license to an organization that meets the requirements…
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§13–2108. A license issued under this subtitle is valid for 1 year.
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§13–2109. Within 15 days after the last day authorized for bingo in the license, a principal officer…
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§13–2110. An organization is disqualified from obtaining a license under this subtitle for 1 year if…
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§13–2111. A qualified organization may hold a gaming event and may operate a gaming device if an ind…
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§13–2112. Members of the qualified organization shall personally manage the operation of the gaming …
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§13–2113. If a qualified organization uses a gaming device on a daily basis: (1) the qualified organ…
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§13–2114. (a) All proceeds from a gaming device shall be used solely for the legitimate charitable, …
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§13–2115. (a) A qualified organization shall keep accurate records of proceeds and expenditures invo…
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§13–2116. (a) In this section, “senior activity center” means a community or neighborhood facility i…
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§13–2201. (a) This subtitle applies only in Somerset County. (b) Subtitle 2 of this title applies in…
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§13–2202. To benefit charity in the county or to further the purposes of an organization qualified t…
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§13–2301. Subtitle 2 of this title applies in Talbot County.
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§13–2401. In this subtitle, “county commissioners” means the Board of County Commissioners of Washin…
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§13–2402. This subtitle applies only in Washington County.
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§13–2403. Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, Subtitle 2 of this title applies in Washing…
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§13–2404. (a) A volunteer rescue company shall be treated as a volunteer fire company for purposes o…
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§13–2407. Bingo may be conducted in accordance with Part II of this subtitle.
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§13–2408. (a) Before a person may conduct bingo, the person shall obtain a bingo permit from the cou…
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§13–2409. (a) This section does not apply to a nonprofit organization seeking a bingo permit. (b) Th…
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§13–2410. A person may not give or offer in a single bingo game: (1) a money prize exceeding $1,000;…
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§13–2411. (a) A person may not conduct bingo in violation of Part II of this subtitle. (b) A person …
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§13–2414. (a) In Part III of this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Age…
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§13–2415. There is a Washington County Gaming Commission.
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§13–2416. (a) (1) The gaming commission consists of seven members. (2) Of the seven members of the g…
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§13–2417. (a) Each year the gaming commission shall elect a chairperson from among its members. (b) …
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§13–2418. (a) A member of the gaming commission: (1) may not receive compensation; but (2) is entitl…
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§13–2419. (a) (1) The county commissioners shall adopt regulations to carry out Part III of this sub…
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§13–2420. (a) A person shall be licensed by the agency before operating a tip jar. (b) To be eligibl…
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§13–2421. (a) (1) An applicant for a tip jar license shall: (i) submit to the agency an application …
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§13–2422. The agency may issue a tip jar license to each applicant that meets the requirements of Pa…
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§13–2423. (a) Unless otherwise authorized by the county commissioners, a tip jar licensee may operat…
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§13–2424. (a) At least three times a year, a tip jar licensee shall submit to the county commissione…
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§13–2425. (a) A tip jar license expires on the first July 1 after its effective date. (b) A tip jar …
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§13–2426. (a) By regulation, the county commissioners may establish a temporary tip jar license for …
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§13–2427. (a) A person shall be licensed by the agency as a wholesaler before the person may sell a …
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§13–2428. (a) (1) An applicant for a wholesaler’s license shall: (i) submit to the agency an applica…
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§13–2429. The agency may issue a wholesaler’s license to each applicant that meets the requirements …
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§13–2430. (a) A holder of a wholesaler’s license may not sell a tip jar packet to a person who does …
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§13–2431. (a) A wholesaler’s license expires on the first July 1 after its effective date. (b) A who…
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§13–2432. (a) The county commissioners may audit records relating to tip jars of a holder of a tip j…
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§13–2433. (a) Subject to the hearing provisions of § 13-2434 of this subtitle, the agency may: (1) d…
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§13–2434. (a) Before the agency takes action under § 13-2433(a) of this subtitle, it shall give the …
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§13–2435. (a) In this section, “gross profits” means the total proceeds from the operation of a tip …
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§13–2436. (a) Unless licensed to operate a tip jar by the agency, a person may not offer to another …
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§13–2437. (a) If a person violates Part III of this subtitle, the person is subject to: (1) for a fi…
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§13–2438. (a) (1) A person who violates § 13-2436 of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on…
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§13–2439. On or before February 1 of each year, the gaming commission shall submit a report to the C…
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§13–2501. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Committee” mean…
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§13–2502. (a) This subtitle applies only in Wicomico County. (b) This subtitle does not authorize ga…
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§13–2503. (a) The sheriff may issue a license to an organization listed in subsection (b) of this se…
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§13–2504. (a) (1) In accordance with paragraph (2) of this subsection, a principal officer of a lice…
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§13–2505. (a) (1) There is a Gaming Advisory Committee in the county. (2) The members of the committ…
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§13–2506. (a) (1) The sheriff shall suspend a license if the licensee fails to comply with the repor…
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§13–2507. A party may seek judicial review of: (1) the sheriff’s suspension of a license under this …
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§13–2508. This subtitle shall be enforced by: (1) the sheriff; (2) any municipal police officer in t…
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§13–2601. In this subtitle, “county commissioners” means the Board of County Commissioners of Worces…
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§13–2602. This subtitle applies only in Worcester County.
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§13–2605. In this part, “Department” means the Worcester County Department of Development Review and…
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§13–2606. The following organizations may conduct bingo in accordance with this part: (1) a bona fid…
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§13–2607. (a) The Department may adopt reasonable regulations to administer and enforce this part. (…
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§13–2608. (a) (1) The Department shall exercise control and supervision over all games of bingo to e…
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§13–2609. (a) An organization or municipal corporation described in § 13–2606 of this subtitle that …
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§13–2610. (a) The charge for admission to a place in order to participate in bingo conducted under t…
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§13–2611. Unless otherwise prohibited by county or municipal law, all forms of advertising for bingo…
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§13–2612. (a) Each licensee under this part shall submit to the Department, at monthly intervals or …
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§13–2613. (a) (1) Each licensee shall pay to the county commissioners 3% of the gross receipts deriv…
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§13–2614. (a) Each licensee under this part shall maintain the books and reports that the Department…
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§13–2615. (a) (1) A licensee may not: (i) divert or pay out any of the proceeds of bingo conducted u…
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§13–2619. (a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Gaming device” …
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§13–2620. This part does not authorize gambling using a slot machine or coin machine.
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§13–2621. (a) The county commissioners may issue a permit to any of the following organizations to c…
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§13–2622. The county commissioners may: (1) adopt regulations concerning the permit application and …
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§13–2623. (a) The county commissioners may not issue more than two multiple gaming device permits to…
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§13–2624. At least one-half of the funds derived from a fundraiser for which a multiple gaming devic…
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§13–2625. (a) A raffle conducted under a permit issued under this part may not last more than 1 year…
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§13–2626. (a) (1) (i) A fundraiser conducted under this part shall be managed and operated only by m…
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§13–2627. Within 30 days after a fundraiser conducted under this part, the organization that receive…
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§13–2628. (a) A person who violates this part is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subjec…
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§14–101. (a) In this section, “crime of violence” means: (1) abduction; (2) arson in the first degre…
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§14–102. (a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, if a law sets a maximum and a minimum penalt…
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§14–103. Any claim to dispensation from punishment by benefit of clergy is abolished.
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§14–104. (a) A person may not commit a crime of violence, as defined in § 14–101 of this title, agai…