Maryland · Maryland Code — Criminal Law Article
Md. Code, Crim. Law § 9-504: - 351 - (a) This section does not apply to a statement made or rumor circulated by an officer, employee, or agent of a bona fide civilian defense organization or unit, if made in the regular course of the person’s duties
What this law says, in plain English
A person commits a felony by knowingly circulating false statements or rumors about destructive devices or toxic materials with intent to cause action, punishable by up to 10 years imprisonment or a $10,000 fine.
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