Maryland · Maryland Code — Criminal Law Article

Md. Code, Crim. Law § 6-505: (a) In this section, “railroad” has the meaning stated in § 1–101 of the Public Utilities Article

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

A person may not willfully and maliciously strike a railroad vehicle by shooting, throwing, or causing an object to fall on it. Violation is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 5 years imprisonment, a fine up to $1,000, or both.

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