Maryland · Maryland Code — Criminal Law Article
Md. Code, Crim. Law § 9-203: (a) (1) A person, including a candidate for office, may not give or directly or indirectly promise a gift or reward to secure a vote or a ballot at an election under the Constitution and laws of the State
What this law says, in plain English
It is illegal to give or promise gifts or rewards to secure votes, or to provide free alcohol to voters at a polling location on election day. Violations are misdemeanors punishable by up to 6 months imprisonment or $500 fine.
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