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MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  13-2501 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 13 - Gaming -- Local Provisions|Subtitle 25 - Wicomico County|Section 13-2501 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Committee” means the Gaming Advisory Committee established under § 13-2505 of this subtitle.    (c)    “Sheriff” means the Sheriff of Wicomico County.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  13-2502 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 13 - Gaming -- Local Provisions|Subtitle 25 - Wicomico County|Section 13-2502 - Scope of Subtitle

    (a)    This subtitle applies only in Wicomico County.    (b)    This subtitle does not authorize gambling using a slot machine or a coin machine.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  13-2504 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 13 - Gaming -- Local Provisions|Subtitle 25 - Wicomico County|Section 13-2504 - Reports

    (a)    (1)    In accordance with paragraph (2) of this subsection, a principal officer of a licensee shall file a report under oath with the sheriff on the form that the sheriff provides.        (2)    (i)    A licensee that is issued a license for a period of less than 1 year shall file the report within 15 days after the date that the license expires.            (ii)    A licensee that is issued a license for a period of 1 year shall file:                1.    a semiannual report on or before January 31 of the licensing year; and                2.    an annual report within 30 days after the date that the license expires.        (3)    (i)    A licensee also shall keep a weekly report in the form that the sheriff requires.            (ii)    The weekly report shall be completed under oath.            (iii)    The weekly report is subject to audit at a reasonable hour by:                1.    the sheriff;                2.    the State’s Attorney for the county; or                3.    a representative of the sheriff or the State’s Attorney.    (b)    The report that a licensee submits to the sheriff shall:        (1)    state whether the authorized activities were conducted:            (i)    on the dates and at the location stated in the application; and            (ii)    by the regular members of the licensee without the assistance of gaming professionals;        (2)    report the amount of the proceeds obtained from the licensed activities;        (3)    report the disbursements made in connection with the licensed activities; and        (4)    state that the licensee has not paid a fee for the rental of premises on which the game was conducted to:            (i)    itself;            (ii)    a trustee of the licensee;            (iii)    a committee of the licensee; or            (iv)    any organization with the same members or substantially the same members as the licensee.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  13-2505 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 13 - Gaming -- Local Provisions|Subtitle 25 - Wicomico County|Section 13-2505 - Wicomico County Gaming Advisory Committee

    (a)    (1)    There is a Gaming Advisory Committee in the county.        (2)    The members of the committee are appointed by, and serve at the pleasure of, the sheriff.        (3)    The members of the committee may not receive compensation.    (b)    The committee shall:        (1)    recommend to the sheriff standards for reporting requirements for licensees;        (2)    examine the audits and reports required under § 13-2504 of this subtitle; and        (3)    make any other recommendations to assist the sheriff in the administration of licensing and other duties of the sheriff under this subtitle.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  13-2506 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 13 - Gaming -- Local Provisions|Subtitle 25 - Wicomico County|Section 13-2506 - Penalties

    (a)    (1)    The sheriff shall suspend a license if the licensee fails to comply with the reporting requirements of § 13-2504 of this subtitle.        (2)    The suspension shall continue until the licensee meets the reporting requirements of § 13-2504 of this subtitle.    (b)    Except as provided in subsection (a) of this section and subject to the procedures provided in subsection (c) of this section, the sheriff may not issue a new license for 1 year to a licensee that:        (1)    has refused to file a report required under § 13-2504 of this subtitle; or        (2)    has failed to comply with this subtitle.    (c)    (1)    The sheriff shall notify the licensee or applicant for a license by registered mail of the sheriff’s suspension or refusal to issue a license.        (2)    The licensee or applicant may appeal the decision in writing to the sheriff within 30 days after receiving the notice from the sheriff.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  13-2507 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 13 - Gaming -- Local Provisions|Subtitle 25 - Wicomico County|Section 13-2507 - Judicial Review

    A party may seek judicial review of:         (1)    the sheriff’s suspension of a license under this subtitle; or        (2)    the sheriff’s refusal to issue a license under this subtitle.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  13-2508 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 13 - Gaming -- Local Provisions|Subtitle 25 - Wicomico County|Section 13-2508 - Enforcement

    This subtitle shall be enforced by:         (1)    the sheriff;        (2)    any municipal police officer in the county;        (3)    any other law enforcement officer of the county; and        (4)    any prosecutor of the county.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  14-102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 14 - General Sentencing Provisions|Subtitle 1 - Sentencing|Section 14-102 - Sentencing for Crimes With Minimum and Maximum Penalties

    (a)    Subject to subsection (b) of this section, if a law sets a maximum and a minimum penalty for a crime, the court may impose instead of the minimum penalty a lesser penalty of the same character.    (b)    This section does not affect:        (1)    a maximum penalty fixed by law; or        (2)    the punishment for any crime for which the statute provides one and only one penalty.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  14-103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 14 - General Sentencing Provisions|Subtitle 1 - Sentencing|Section 14-103 - Benefit of Clergy Abolished

    Any claim to dispensation from punishment by benefit of clergy is abolished.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  14-104 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 14 - General Sentencing Provisions|Subtitle 1 - Sentencing|Section 14-104 - Crime of Violence Against Pregnant Person

    (a)    A person may not commit a crime of violence, as defined in § 14–101 of this title, against another person when the person knows or believes that the other person is pregnant.    (b)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a felony and, in addition to any other penalty imposed for the underlying crime of violence, on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 10 years.    (c)    A sentence imposed under this section may be imposed separate from and consecutive to or concurrent with a sentence for any crime based on the act establishing the violation of this section.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  1-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 1 - Definitions|Section 1-101 - Definitions

    (a)    In this article the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Absconding” has the meaning stated in § 6–101 of the Correctional Services Article.    (c)    (1)    “Charging document” means a written accusation alleging that a defendant has committed a crime.        (2)    “Charging document” includes a citation, an indictment, an information, a statement of charges, and a warrant.    (d)    “Correctional facility” has the meaning stated in § 1–101 of the Correctional Services Article.    (e)    “County” means a county of the State or Baltimore City.    (f)    “Crime of violence” has the meaning stated in § 14–101 of the Criminal Law Article.    (g)    “Department” means the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services.    (h)    “Inmate” has the meaning stated in § 1–101 of the Correctional Services Article.    (i)    “Local correctional facility” has the meaning stated in § 1–101 of the Correctional Services Article.    (j)    “Managing official” has the meaning stated in § 1–101 of the Correctional Services Article.    (k)    “Nolle prosequi” means a formal entry on the record by the State that declares the State’s intention not to prosecute a charge.    (l)    “Nolo contendere” means a plea stating that the defendant will not contest the charge but does not admit guilt or claim innocence.    (m)    “Person” means an individual, receiver, trustee, guardian, personal representative, fiduciary, representative of any kind, partnership, firm, association, corporation, or other entity.    (n)    “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services.    (o)    “State” means:        (1)    a state, possession, territory, or commonwealth of the United States; or        (2)    the District of Columbia.    (p)    “State correctional facility” has the meaning stated in § 1–101 of the Correctional Services Article.    (q)    “Technical violation” has the meaning stated in § 6–101 of the Correctional Services Article.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  1-201 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 2 - General Provisions|Section 1-201 - Recording or Broadcasting Criminal Proceedings

    (a)    (1)    Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person may not record or broadcast any criminal matter, including a trial, hearing, motion, or argument, that is held in trial court or before a grand jury.        (2)    This prohibition applies to the use of television, radio, and photographic or recording equipment.    (b)    Subsection (a) of this section does not apply to the use of electronic or photographic equipment approved by the court:        (1)    to take the testimony of a child victim under § 11-303 of this article; or        (2)    to perpetuate a court record.    (c)    A person who violates this section may be held in contempt of court.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  1-202 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 2 - General Provisions|Section 1-202 - Interpreters for Criminal Proceedings

    (a)    (1)    The court shall appoint a qualified interpreter to help a defendant in a criminal proceeding throughout any criminal proceeding when the defendant:            (i)    is deaf; or            (ii)    cannot readily understand or communicate the English language and cannot understand a charge made against the defendant or help present the defense.        (2)    On application of a victim or victim’s representative, as defined in § 11–104(a) of this article, the court shall appoint a qualified interpreter to help the victim or the victim’s representative throughout any criminal proceeding when the victim or the victim’s representative:            (i)    is deaf; or            (ii)    cannot readily understand or communicate the English language.    (b)    The court shall give an interpreter appointed under this section:        (1)    compensation for services in an amount equal to that provided for interpreters of languages other than English; and        (2)    reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of services.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  1-205 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 2 - General Provisions|Section 1-205 - Process Across County Lines

    (a)    A court in a county where a crime is committed may issue process against a person charged with the crime even if:        (1)    the person is not a resident of the county; or        (2)    the person is a resident of the county but leaves the county.    (b)    (1)    Process issued under subsection (a) of this section shall be directed to the sheriff of the county where the person resides.        (2)    The sheriff shall serve and return the process as if issued by a court of the sheriff’s county.        (3)    A court that issued process under subsection (a) of this section may fine a sheriff who neglects the process or delays serving and returning the process.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  1-206 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 2 - General Provisions|Section 1-206 - Defendant to Have Copy of Process

    Whenever process is served on a defendant in a criminal case, the process server shall leave with the defendant a copy of the process.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  1-207 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 2 - General Provisions|Section 1-207 - Remission of Fines and Forfeitures

    (a)    The Governor may remit all or part of a fine or forfeiture.    (b)    A defendant or surety applying for the remission of all or part of a recognizance that has been forfeited:        (1)    may apply to a court to order the remission in accordance with Title 4 of the Maryland Rules; and        (2)    need not apply to the Governor to order the remission.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  1-208 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 2 - General Provisions|Section 1-208 - Payment of Costs for Nolle Prosequi

    The Governor may not grant a nolle prosequi unless the applicant for the nolle prosequi pays the cost of prosecution.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  1-210 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Subtitle 2 - General Provisions|Section 1-210 - Seeking Medical Assistance for Another Who Ingested or Used Alcohol or Drugs

    (a)    The act of seeking, providing, or assisting with the provision of medical assistance for another person who is experiencing a medical emergency after ingesting or using alcohol or drugs may be used as a mitigating factor in a criminal prosecution of:        (1)    the person who experienced the medical emergency; or        (2)    any person who sought, provided, or assisted in the provision of medical assistance.    (b)    A person who, in good faith, seeks, provides, or assists with the provision of medical assistance for a person reasonably believed to be experiencing a medical emergency after ingesting or using alcohol or drugs shall be immune from criminal arrest, charge, or prosecution for a violation of § 5–601, § 5–619, § 5–620, § 10–114, § 10–116, or § 10–117 of the Criminal Law Article if the evidence for the criminal arrest, charge, or prosecution was obtained solely as a result of the person’s seeking, providing, or assisting with the provision of medical assistance.    (c)    A person who reasonably believes that the person is experiencing a medical emergency after ingesting or using alcohol or drugs shall be immune from criminal arrest, charge, or prosecution for a violation of § 5–601, § 5–619, § 5–620, § 10–114, § 10–116, or § 10–117 of the Criminal Law Article if the evidence for the criminal arrest, charge, or prosecution was obtained solely as a result of the person seeking or receiving medical assistance.    (d)    A person who seeks, provides, or assists with the provision of medical assistance in accordance with subsection (b) or (c) of this section may not be sanctioned for a violation of a condition of pretrial release, probation, or parole if the evidence of the violation was obtained solely as a result of the person seeking, providing, or assisting with the provision of medical assistance.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  2-103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 2 - Law Enforcement Procedures; Arrest Process|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 2-103 - Authority of Police Officers -- Service of Arrest Warrants

    (a)    In this section, “primary law enforcement officer” means:        (1)    the chief of police, if any, or the chief’s designee, in a municipal corporation;        (2)    the chief of police or the chief’s designee in a county with a county police department;        (3)    the sheriff or the sheriff’s designee in a county without a police department;        (4)    the Police Commissioner or the Police Commissioner’s designee in Baltimore City;        (5)    the Secretary of Natural Resources or the Secretary’s designee on any property owned, leased, operated by, or under the control of the Department of Natural Resources;        (6)    the chief of police of the Maryland Transportation Authority or chief’s designee on property owned, leased, operated by, or under the control of the Maryland Aviation Administration, the Maryland Port Administration, or the Maryland Transportation Authority; or        (7)    the Secretary of State Police.    (b)    A police officer may arrest a person throughout the State without limitations as to jurisdiction if:        (1)    a warrant has been issued against the person;        (2)    the police officer is participating in a joint operation created by an agreement between the primary law enforcement officers;        (3)    the arrest occurs within one of the participating jurisdictions in accordance with the agreement; and        (4)    the police officer is acting in accordance with regulations that the police officer’s employing unit adopts to carry out this section.    (c)    A police officer who acts under the authority granted by this section:        (1)    has all the immunities from liability and exemptions as a State Police officer in addition to any other immunities and exemptions to which the police officer is otherwise entitled; and        (2)    remains at all times and for all purposes an employee of the employing unit.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  2-104.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 2 - Law Enforcement Procedures; Arrest Process|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 2-104.1 - Authority of Federal Law Enforcement Officers -- United States Park Police Officer

    A United States Park Police officer may make arrests, conduct investigations, issue citations, and otherwise enforce the laws of the State within areas of the National Park System.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  2-106 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 2 - Law Enforcement Procedures; Arrest Process|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 2-106 - Keeping Custody of Arrested Persons

    (a)    (1)    A peace officer, who is appointed in the jurisdiction in which a person is arrested, may keep custody of the arrested person in another jurisdiction in which a District Court commissioner is located to bring the person before the District Court commissioner in the other jurisdiction.        (2)    The peace officer has the same power to keep custody of the arrested person under paragraph (1) of this subsection that the peace officer has in the jurisdiction for which the peace officer is appointed and the arrest is made.    (b)    (1)    A peace officer, who is appointed in the jurisdiction for which a charging document is issued for a person who is arrested in another jurisdiction, may obtain custody of the arrested person in the other jurisdiction to bring the person before a District Court commissioner in the jurisdiction in which the charging document is issued.        (2)    The peace officer has the same power to keep custody of the arrested person under paragraph (1) of this subsection that the peace officer has in the jurisdiction for which the peace officer is appointed.    (c)    This section does not affect or extend the time period for bringing an arrested person before a judicial officer after arrest.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  2-106.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 2 - Law Enforcement Procedures; Arrest Process|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 2-106.1 - Custody of Arrested Persons Before Release in Allegany County

    (a)    This section applies only in Allegany County.    (b)    Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, a police officer or an agent acting on behalf of a law enforcement agency shall keep custody of an arrested person from the time of arrest until the arrested person is:        (1)    committed by lawful authority to a State or local correctional facility;        (2)    released from custody; or        (3)    in the custody of another police officer.    (c)    A correctional officer may keep custody of or provide transport for an arrested person who is awaiting transfer to another jurisdiction or waiting to see a judicial officer of the court if:        (1)    the Commissioner of the Division of Pretrial Detention and Services or local managing official has assigned the correctional officer to supervise and transport inmates;        (2)    the correctional officer will supervise the arrested person in a correctional facility or during transport; and        (3)    the correctional facility is not addressing a situation that poses a severe threat to maintaining the desired level of security and safety of the arrested person or persons inside the correctional facility at the time of the transfer of custody.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  2-107 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 2 - Law Enforcement Procedures; Arrest Process|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 2-107 - Duty to Semiconscious or Unconscious Suspects

    (a)    (1)    Before a law enforcement officer may charge with a crime a person who is found by the law enforcement officer in a semiconscious or unconscious condition, the law enforcement officer shall make a diligent effort to determine whether the person:            (i)    suffers from epilepsy, diabetes, a cardiac condition, or another type of illness that causes semiconsciousness or unconsciousness; and            (ii)    is carrying the identification bracelet, tag, or card described in subsection (b) of this section.        (2)    If the law enforcement officer determines that the person suffers from an illness that causes semiconsciousness or unconsciousness, and the person is carrying the identification bracelet, tag, or card described in subsection (b) of this section, the law enforcement officer shall:            (i)    notify the person’s physician immediately; or            (ii)    have the person immediately transported to:                1.    a physician; or                2.    a facility where the services of a physician are available.    (b)    A person who suffers from epilepsy, diabetes, a cardiac condition, or other type of illness that causes temporary blackouts, semiconscious periods, or complete unconsciousness may wear an identification bracelet or metal tag or carry an identification card that is engraved, stamped, or imprinted with the person’s name, type of illness, physician’s name, and required medication.    (c)    (1)    A person may not willfully and knowingly falsify identification described in subsection (b) of this section.        (2)    A person may not deliberately misrepresent an illness that causes blackouts, semiconsciousness, or unconsciousness as described in subsection (b) of this section.        (3)    A person who violates this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $500.