Maryland · Maryland Code — Criminal Law Article
Md. Code, Crim. Law § 7-116: (a) This section applies to a person who is entrusted with money as an advance against grain or other merchandise: (1) that is purchased and stored in an elevator; and (2) for which a certificate or receipt has been delivered to an official of the elevator storage facility or to the party with whom
What this law says, in plain English
A person entrusted with money for grain or merchandise stored in an elevator must deliver required shipping documents and insurance policies to the person who provided the money once shipment is complete. Violation carries imprisonment of 1–10 years or a fine of $500–$5,000.
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