Maryland · Maryland Code — Criminal Law Article

Md. Code, Crim. Law § 7-106: - 246 - (a) In this section, “newspaper” means a periodical that is distributed on a complimentary or compensatory basis

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

A person commits a misdemeanor by knowingly or willfully obtaining unauthorized control over newspapers to prevent others from reading them. Conviction carries up to 60 days imprisonment, a $500 fine, or both.

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