Maryland · Maryland Code — Criminal Law Article
Md. Code, Crim. Law § 8-407: (a) This section applies to a written contract or written lease for a leased or rented good or thing of value whether or not the contract or lease contains an option to purchase the good or thing of value if the lease: (1) does not exceed a period of 6 months; and (2) is for a good or thing with a v
What this law says, in plain English
A person commits a misdemeanor by fraudulently converting a rented or leased good (valued at $1,500+) to personal use within a 6-month lease period. Failure to return the item as required is evidence of intent to convert.
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