Md. Code, Criminal Law § 7-106
Md. Code, Criminal Law § 7-106
in effect(a) In this section, “newspaper” means a periodical that is distributed on a complimentary or compensatory basis.
(b) A person may not knowingly or willfully obtain or exert control that is unauthorized over newspapers with the intent to prevent another from reading the newspapers.
(c) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 60 days or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.
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