Maryland · Maryland Code — Criminal Law Article
Md. Code, Crim. Law § 3-702: (a) In this section, “political subdivision” includes a: (1) county; - 58 - (2) municipal corporation; (3) bicounty or multicounty agency; (4) county board of education; (5) public authority; or (6) special taxing district
What this law says, in plain English
State or local government officers/employees may not wrongfully obtain money or property from others using their office or threat of force. Violations range from misdemeanor (under $1,000) to felony extortion (up to 25 years imprisonment for $100,000+).
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