Religious desecration.
Baltimore City Code, Article 19, § 57-2
in effect§ 57-2. Religious desecration.
(a) Prohibited conduct.
Any person who wilfully or maliciously:
(1) defaces or molests the real or personal property or premises of a church, religious organization, religious institution, parsonage, or church home;
(2) inscribes or places upon, adjacent, or near to any such property or premises, a mark, letter, or symbol for the purpose of inciting or causing the hatred, criticism, ridicule, disaffection, or disturbance of a religious group, sect, or congregation, or of any member thereof; or
(3) desecrates, mutilates, or disfigures any such property or premises,
is guilty of a misdemeanor.
(b) Penalties.
Upon conviction thereof, he is subject to a fine not to exceed $500 or to imprisonment for a period not to exceed 12 months or to both such fine and imprisonment in the discretion of the court.
(Ord. 60-239.)
Source: City of Baltimore Department of Legislative Reference, City of Baltimore Law Library (codes.baltimorecity.gov; Open Law Library bulk XML)URL: https://codes.baltimorecity.gov/us/md/cities/baltimore/code/19/57-2Fetched: 10/25/2026