Maryland · Maryland Code — Criminal Law Article
Md. Code, Crim. Law § 7-203: (a) Without the permission of the owner, a person may not take and carry away from the premises or out of the custody of another or use of the other, or the other’s agent, or a governmental unit any property, including: (1) a vehicle; (2) a motor vehicle; (3) a vessel; or (4) livestock
What this law says, in plain English
A person commits theft by taking and carrying away property belonging to another without permission. Conviction carries imprisonment of 6 months to 4 years, fines, and restitution to the owner.
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