Maryland · Maryland Code — Criminal Law Article

Md. Code, Crim. Law § 10-306: (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person who violates this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both

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Violations of this subtitle are generally misdemeanors punishable by up to 3 years imprisonment or $5,000 fine. However, specific violations under § 10–304(2)(i) and (ii) are felonies punishable by up to 10 and 20 years imprisonment respectively.

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