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Unannotated Code of Maryland (Last Updated: May 16, 2014) |
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CRIMINAL LAW |
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TITLE 10. CRIMES AGAINST PUBLIC HEALTH, CONDUCT, AND SENSIBILITIES |
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SUBTITLE 2. DISTURBING THE PEACE, DISORDERLY CONDUCT, AND RELATED CRIMES |
§ 10-203. Interference with commercial athletic event
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(a) Definitions. --
(1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2) "Commercial athletic contest" means an athletic or sporting event held in a public arena, field, hall, or stadium for admission to which the general public must pay an admission charge.
(3) "Object" means an item that may cause injury to a participant in or observer of the commercial athletic contest.
(b) Prohibited. -- A person may not disrupt or interfere with a commercial athletic contest by throwing or projecting an object on the playing field or seating area.
(c) Penalty. -- A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 months or a fine not exceeding $ 250 or both.