Maryland · Maryland Code — Transportation Article
Md. Code, Transp. § 21-206: (a) A person without lawful authority may not willfully alter, or interfere with the operation of, any traffic control device or any railroad sign or signal, including any inscription, shield, or insignia on it
What this law says, in plain English
A person without lawful authority may not alter, deface, injure, knock down, change direction of, twist, or remove traffic control devices or railroad signs/signals, or possess devices to interfere with them. Violation is punishable by up to 2 months imprisonment or $500 fine or both.
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