Maryland · Maryland Code — Criminal Law Article

Md. Code, Crim. Law § 9-702: (a) A person may not destroy, impair, damage, or interfere or tamper with real or personal property with intent to hinder, delay, or interfere with a defense- related activity

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

A person commits a felony by intentionally destroying, damaging, or tampering with property to hinder, delay, or interfere with defense-related activities. Conviction carries up to 10 years imprisonment and/or a $10,000 fine.

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