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MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  6-404 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 6 - Crimes Against Property|Subtitle 4 - Trespass|Section 6-404 - Use of a Vehicle on Private Property

    (a)    This section does not apply to:        (1)    a vessel;        (2)    a military, fire, or law enforcement vehicle;        (3)    a farm-type tractor, other agricultural equipment used for agricultural purposes, or construction equipment used for agricultural purposes or earth moving;        (4)    earth-moving or construction equipment used for those purposes; or        (5)    a lawn mower, snowblower, garden or lawn tractor, or golf cart while being used for its designed purpose.    (b)    Except when traveling on a clearly designated private driveway, a person may not use a vehicle or off-road vehicle on private property unless the person has in the person’s possession the written permission of the owner or tenant of the private property.    (c)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 90 days or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  6-405 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 6 - Crimes Against Property|Subtitle 4 - Trespass|Section 6-405 - Use of an Off-Road Vehicle on Public Property

    (a)    In this section, “political subdivision” includes a:        (1)    county;        (2)    municipal corporation;        (3)    bicounty or multicounty agency;        (4)    county board of education;        (5)    public authority; or        (6)    special taxing district.    (b)    This section does not apply to:        (1)    a vessel;        (2)    a military, fire, or law enforcement vehicle;        (3)    a farm-type tractor, other agricultural equipment used for agricultural purposes, or construction equipment used for agricultural purposes or earth moving;        (4)    earth-moving or construction equipment used for those purposes; or        (5)    a lawn mower, snowblower, garden or lawn tractor, or golf cart while being used for its designed purpose.    (c)    Except as otherwise allowed by law, a person may not use an off-road vehicle on property known by the person to be owned or leased by the State or a political subdivision.    (d)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 90 days or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  6-406 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 6 - Crimes Against Property|Subtitle 4 - Trespass|Section 6-406 - Wanton Entry on Cultivated Land

    (a)    “Cultivated land” means land that has been cleared of its natural vegetation and is currently planted with a crop or orchard.    (b)    Unless a person has permission from the owner of cultivated land or an agent of the owner, a person may not enter on the cultivated land of another.    (c)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 90 days or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.    (d)    This section:        (1)    prohibits only wanton entry on cultivated land; and        (2)    does not:            (i)    prevent a person who resides on cultivated land from receiving a person who seeks to provide a lawful service; or            (ii)    apply to a person entering cultivated land under color of law or color of title.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  6-407 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 6 - Crimes Against Property|Subtitle 4 - Trespass|Section 6-407 - Trespass in Stable Area of Racetrack

    (a)    A person may not enter or remain in the stable area of a racetrack after being notified by a racetrack official, security guard, or law enforcement officer that the person is not allowed in the stable area.    (b)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 90 days or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  6-408 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 6 - Crimes Against Property|Subtitle 4 - Trespass|Section 6-408 - Entry on Property for Purpose of Invading Privacy of Occupants

    (a)    A person may not enter on the property of another for the purpose of invading the privacy of an occupant of a building or enclosure located on the property by looking into a window, door, or other opening.    (b)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 90 days or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  6-409 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 6 - Crimes Against Property|Subtitle 4 - Trespass|Section 6-409 - Refusal or Failure to Leave Public Building or Grounds

    (a)    A person may not refuse or fail to leave a public building or grounds, or a specific part of a public building or grounds, during the time when the public building or grounds, or specific part of the public building or grounds, is regularly closed to the public if:        (1)    the surrounding circumstances would indicate to a reasonable person that the person who refuses or fails to leave has no apparent lawful business to pursue at the public building or grounds; and        (2)    a regularly employed guard, watchman, or other authorized employee of the government unit that owns, operates, or maintains the public building or grounds asks the person to leave.    (b)    A person may not refuse or fail to leave a public building or grounds, or a specific part of a public building or grounds, during regular business hours if:        (1)    the surrounding circumstances would indicate to a reasonable person that the person who refuses or fails to leave:            (i)    has no apparent lawful business to pursue at the public building or grounds; or            (ii)    is acting in a manner disruptive of and disturbing to the conduct of normal business by the government unit that owns, operates, or maintains the public building or grounds; and        (2)    an authorized employee of the government unit asks the person to leave.    (c)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  6-410 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 6 - Crimes Against Property|Subtitle 4 - Trespass|Section 6-410 - Wanton Trespass on Property of Government House

    (a)    A person may not commit wanton trespass on the property of Government House.    (b)    Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the property of Government House need not be posted against trespass.    (c)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  6-501 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 6 - Crimes Against Property|Subtitle 5 - Crimes Involving Railroads|Section 6-501 - "Railroad Vehicle" Defined

    In this subtitle, “railroad vehicle” includes a car, carriage, engine, locomotive, or tender.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  6-502 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 6 - Crimes Against Property|Subtitle 5 - Crimes Involving Railroads|Section 6-502 - Interference With Railroad

    (a)    In this section, “railroad” includes a switch, frog, rail, roadbed, tie, viaduct, bridge, trestle, culvert, embankment, structure, or appliance that pertains to or connects with a railroad.    (b)    A person may not, with the intent to obstruct or derail a railroad vehicle in the State:        (1)    break or damage a railroad; or        (2)    place or cause anything to be placed on a railroad.    (c)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 10 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  6-504 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 6 - Crimes Against Property|Subtitle 5 - Crimes Involving Railroads|Section 6-504 - Giving a False Train Signal

    (a)    A person may not give a train signal to start a stopped train or to stop a moving train unless the person is an authorized employee of a railroad company.    (b)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 6 months.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  6-505 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 6 - Crimes Against Property|Subtitle 5 - Crimes Involving Railroads|Section 6-505 - Striking Railroad Vehicle With Object

    (a)    In this section, “railroad” has the meaning stated in § 1–101 of the Public Utilities Article.    (b)    A person may not willfully and maliciously strike a railroad vehicle on a railroad or on an electric railway in the State by:        (1)    shooting or throwing an object at the railroad vehicle; or        (2)    causing an object to fall on the railroad vehicle.    (c)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  6-506 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 6 - Crimes Against Property|Subtitle 5 - Crimes Involving Railroads|Section 6-506 - Unauthorized Buying or Selling Tickets

    (a)    Unless authorized by a railroad company that maintains offices in the State, a person may not:        (1)    buy, sell, or engage in the business of buying or selling railroad tickets or the unused parts of railroad tickets;        (2)    act as vendor or broker of whole or partly used railroad tickets;        (3)    solicit personally or by sign, advertisement, or otherwise to buy or sell railroad tickets; or        (4)    aid or abet in buying or selling railroad tickets in the State.    (b)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $100 or both.    (c)    Each act of buying or selling railroad tickets is a separate violation.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  7-201 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 7 - Theft and Related Crimes|Subtitle 2 - Unlawful Use of Goods|Section 7-201 - Theft of Grocery Carts

    (a)    This section applies only to a wheeled cart or other similar device that is clearly marked with the name and address of its owner and if notice of this section is clearly and prominently displayed at each public exit from the grocery store, store, or market that owns the wheeled cart or other similar device.    (b)    (1)    A person may not:            (i)    without the permission of the owner or agent of the owner, remove a wheeled cart or other similar device provided for the purpose of assembling or carrying purchased materials from a grocery store, store, or market, including its parking facilities;            (ii)    damage any wheeled cart or other device owned by the grocery store, store, or market from which the cart was obtained; or            (iii)    abandon a wheeled cart or other device on the streets or alleys of the State.        (2)    A person may abandon a wheeled cart or other device on the parking facilities of the grocery store, store, or market from which the cart was obtained.    (c)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $25 for each violation.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  7-202 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 7 - Theft and Related Crimes|Subtitle 2 - Unlawful Use of Goods|Section 7-202 - Misappropriation by Bailee

    (a)    A bailee for hire, or a servant, agent, or employee of the bailee, may not willfully appropriate and use, or allow the appropriation and use of, any property that is the subject matter of the bailment without the consent of the owner of that property.    (b)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $100 or both.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  7-203 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 7 - Theft and Related Crimes|Subtitle 2 - Unlawful Use of Goods|Section 7-203 - Unauthorized Removal of Property

    (a)    Without the permission of the owner, a person may not take and carry away from the premises or out of the custody of another or use of the other, or the other’s agent, or a governmental unit any property, including:        (1)    a vehicle;        (2)    a motor vehicle;        (3)    a vessel; or        (4)    livestock.    (b)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction:        (1)    is subject to imprisonment for not less than 6 months and not exceeding 4 years or a fine not less than $50 and not exceeding $100 or both; and        (2)    shall restore the property taken and carried away in violation of this section or, if unable to restore the property, shall pay to the owner the full value of the property.    (c)    It is not a defense to this section that the person intends to hold or keep the property for the person’s present use and not with the intent of appropriating or converting the property.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  7-204 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 7 - Theft and Related Crimes|Subtitle 2 - Unlawful Use of Goods|Section 7-204 - Theft or Duplication of State-Owned Keys

    (a)    A person may not use, distribute, manufacture, duplicate, or possess keys capable of being used in locks in or on real property that the State owns or leases unless the use, distribution, manufacture, duplication, or possession is in accordance with the regulations adopted under subsection (c) of this section.    (b)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $500 for each violation.    (c)    (1)    The Department of General Services shall adopt regulations to govern the use, distribution, manufacture, duplication, and possession of keys capable of being used in locks in or on real property that the State owns or leases.        (2)    Each key subject to the regulations adopted under this subsection shall be clearly identified by:            (i)    the words “do not duplicate” or “unlawful to duplicate”; and            (ii)    a symbol indicating State ownership.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  7-205 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 7 - Theft and Related Crimes|Subtitle 2 - Unlawful Use of Goods|Section 7-205 - Failure to Return Rental Vehicle

    (a)    A person who leases or rents a motor vehicle under an agreement to return the motor vehicle at the end of the leasing or rental period may not abandon the motor vehicle or refuse or willfully neglect to return it.    (b)    (1)    A person may not be prosecuted under this section if, within 5 days after a written demand for the return of the motor vehicle is mailed by regular mail and certified United States mail, return receipt requested, to the person who leased or rented the motor vehicle at the last address known to the person who delivered the motor vehicle, the person returns or accounts for the motor vehicle to the person who delivered the motor vehicle.        (2)    A prosecution may not be started until 5 days after a written demand described in paragraph (1) of this subsection is mailed.    (c)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  8-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 8 - Fraud and Related Crimes|Subtitle 1 - Bad Checks|Section 8-101 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Check” means a negotiable instrument that is not postdated at the time it is issued.    (c)    “Drawer” means a person whose name appears on a check as the primary obligor, whether the actual signature on the check is that of the person or of another purportedly authorized to draw the check on the person’s behalf.    (d)    “Funds” means money or credit.    (e)    “Issue”, with respect to a check, means the act of a drawer or representative drawer who:        (1)    delivers the check or causes it to be delivered to a person who acquires a right against the drawer with respect to the check as a result of the delivery; or        (2)    draws the check with the intent that it be delivered to a person who on delivery would acquire a right assignable with respect to the check drawer and the check is delivered to that person.    (f)    “Obtain” has the meaning stated in § 7-101 of this article.    (g)    “Pass”, with respect to a check, means delivering the check by a payee, holder, or bearer of the check, if:        (1)    the check was or purports to have been drawn and issued by a person other than the person delivering the check; and        (2)    the delivery was made to a third person who acquires a right with respect to the check as a result of the delivery or for a purpose other than collection.    (h)    “Property” has the meaning stated in § 7-101 of this article.    (i)    “Representative drawer” means a person who signs a check as drawer in a representative capacity or as agent of the drawer.    (j)    “Service” includes:        (1)    labor or professional service;        (2)    telecommunication, public utility, toll facility, or transportation services;        (3)    lodging, entertainment, or restaurant service; and        (4)    the use of computers, data processing, or other equipment.    (k)    “Value” has the meaning stated in § 7-103 of this article.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  8-102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 8 - Fraud and Related Crimes|Subtitle 1 - Bad Checks|Section 8-102 - Rules of Construction

    (a)    For purposes of this subtitle, a drawer has insufficient funds with a drawee to cover a check when the drawer has with the drawee:        (1)    no account;        (2)    only a closed account;        (3)    no funds; or        (4)    funds in an amount that is less than the amount needed to cover the check.    (b)    A check dishonored for “no account” has been dishonored for “insufficient funds”.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  8-103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 8 - Fraud and Related Crimes|Subtitle 1 - Bad Checks|Section 8-103 - Obtaining Property or Services by Bad Check

    (a)    A person may not obtain property or services by issuing a check if:        (1)    the person knows that there are insufficient funds with the drawee to cover the check and other outstanding checks;        (2)    the person intends or believes when issuing the check that payment will be refused by the drawee on presentment; and        (3)    payment of the check is refused by the drawee on presentment.    (b)    A person may not obtain property or services by issuing a check if:        (1)    when issuing the check, the person knows that the person or, in the case of a representative drawer, the person’s principal intends, without the consent of the payee, to stop or countermand the payment of the check, or otherwise to cause the drawee to disregard, dishonor, or refuse to recognize the check; and        (2)    payment is refused by the drawee on presentment.    (c)    A person may not issue a check if:        (1)    the check is in payment for services provided or to be provided by:            (i)    an employee of the drawer or representative drawer; or            (ii)    an independent contractor hired by the drawer or representative drawer;        (2)    the drawer or representative drawer:            (i)    intends or believes when issuing the check that payment will be refused by the drawee on presentment; or            (ii)    knows that the drawer or, in the case of a representative drawer, the principal of the representative drawer has insufficient funds with the drawee to cover the check and other outstanding checks;        (3)    the employee of the drawer or representative drawer or an independent contractor hired by the drawer or representative drawer passes the check to a third person; and        (4)    payment is refused by the drawee on presentment.    (d)    A person may not obtain property or services by passing a check if:        (1)    the person knows that the drawer of the check has insufficient funds with the drawee to cover the check and other outstanding checks;        (2)    the person intends or believes when passing the check that payment will be refused by the drawee on presentment; and        (3)    payment of the check is refused by the drawee on presentment.    (e)    A person may not obtain property or services by passing a check if:        (1)    the person knows that:            (i)    payment of the check has been stopped or countermanded; or            (ii)    the drawee of the check will disregard, dishonor, or refuse to recognize the check; and        (2)    payment is refused by the drawee on presentment.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  8-104 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 8 - Fraud and Related Crimes|Subtitle 1 - Bad Checks|Section 8-104 - Obtaining Property or Services by Bad Check -- Presumptions

    (a)    The drawer or representative drawer is presumed to know that there are insufficient funds whenever the drawer of a check has insufficient funds with the drawee to cover the check and other outstanding checks when issuing the check.    (b)    The drawer or representative drawer of a dishonored check is presumed to have intended or believed that the check would be dishonored on presentment if:        (1)    the drawer had no account with the drawee when issuing the check; or        (2)    (i)    when issuing the check, the drawer had insufficient funds with the drawee to cover the check and other outstanding checks;            (ii)    the check was presented to the drawee for payment not more than 30 days after the date of issuing the check; and            (iii)    the drawer had insufficient funds with the drawee at the time of presentment.    (c)    A notice of protest of a check, or a certificate under oath of an authorized representative of the drawee declaring the dishonor of a check, the drawer’s lack of an account, or that the drawer had insufficient funds introduced in evidence is presumptive evidence, that:        (1)    the check was dishonored by the drawee; and        (2)    the drawer had:            (i)    no account with the drawee when the check was issued; or            (ii)    insufficient funds with the drawee at the time of presentment and issuing of the check.    (d)    The fact that a drawer or representative drawer, without the consent of the payee, stopped or countermanded the payment of the check, or otherwise caused the drawee to disregard, dishonor, or refuse to recognize the check without returning or tendering the return of the property obtained, is presumptive evidence that the drawer or representative drawer had the intent when issuing the check to stop or countermand payment or otherwise cause the drawee to disregard, dishonor, or refuse to recognize the check.