Maryland · Maryland Code — Transportation Article

Md. Code, Transp. § 14-104: (a) A person may not willfully damage or tamper with any vehicle without the consent of its owner

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

A person commits an offense by willfully damaging or tampering with a vehicle, throwing objects at vehicles or occupants, or climbing into or manipulating vehicle mechanisms without consent or with criminal intent. Conviction carries up to 2 months imprisonment, a $500 fine, or both.

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