Maryland · Maryland Code — Transportation Article
Md. Code, Transp. § 14-103: (a) No person, except a person while making lawful use of it in pursuit of a legitimate business interest or a law enforcement officer while in pursuit of his duties, shall at any time have or possess a motor vehicle master key adapted for or capable of being used to open any motor vehicle in this S
What this law says, in plain English
A person may not possess a motor vehicle master key capable of opening or operating any vehicle in the state, except for lawful business use or law enforcement. Violation is punishable by up to one year imprisonment, a $500 fine, or both.
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