Maryland · Maryland Code — Criminal Law Article
Md. Code, Crim. Law § 8-520: (a) In this section, “public safety officer” means: - 312 - (1) a police officer; (2) a paid or volunteer fire fighter; (3) an emergency medical technician; (4) a rescue squad member; (5) the State Fire Marshal; or (6) a sworn officer of the State Fire Marshal
What this law says, in plain English
A person cannot solicit money or contributions for charitable fundraising by falsely claiming approval from a police/fire department or public safety officer without prior written consent. Violators commit a misdemeanor.
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