Unannotated Code of Maryland (Last Updated: May 16, 2014) |
CRIMINAL LAW |
TITLE 10. CRIMES AGAINST PUBLIC HEALTH, CONDUCT, AND SENSIBILITIES |
SUBTITLE 3. HATE CRIMES |
§ 10-306. Penalty
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(a) For violation of subtitle. -- Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person who violates this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $ 5,000 or both.
(b) For violation of § 10-304 of this subtitle. --
(1) A person who violates § 10-304(2)(i) of this subtitle is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 10 years or a fine not exceeding $ 10,000 or both.
(2) A person who violates § 10-304(2)(ii) of this subtitle is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 20 years or a fine not exceeding $ 20,000 or both.
HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 27, § 470A(c); 2002, ch. 26, § 2; 2005, ch. 25, § 12; chs. 482, 571; 2009, chs. 201, 402.