§ 11-903. Convict made goods

   (a) "Goods" defined. -- In this section, "goods" includes wares or merchandise.

(b) Exceptions. -- The provisions of this section do not apply to goods which are:

   (1) Produced, manufactured, or mined by convicts and prisoners on parole or probation; or

   (2) Shipped into the State for sale to or exchange with:

      (i) The State or any of its political subdivisions; or

      (ii) A State aided, owned, controlled, or managed public or quasi-public institution or agency.

(c) Importation and sale prohibited. -- Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, goods manufactured or produced, wholly or in part, or mined by convicts or prisoners of the United States or of a territory, district, or other state of the United States may not be shipped into the State for sale on the open market.

(d) Penalty. -- Any person who violates any provision of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $ 500 or imprisonment not exceeding 60 days or both.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 27, § 43; 1975, ch. 49, § 3; 2013, ch. 43, § 5.