Maryland · Maryland Code — Criminal Law Article

Md. Code, Crim. Law § 5-607: (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection and §§ 5– 608 and 5–609 of this subtitle, a person who violates a provision of §§ 5–602 through - 170 - 5–606 of this subtitle is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceedi

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A person who violates certain provisions is guilty of a felony punishable by up to 5 years imprisonment or a fine up to $15,000. Specific violations are misdemeanors with up to 3 years imprisonment or $5,000 fine.

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