§ 9-414. Contraband -- Weapon  


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  •    (a) Prohibited. --

       (1) A person may not deliver a weapon to a person detained or confined in a place of confinement.

       (2) A person may not possess a weapon with the intent to deliver it to a person detained or confined in a place of confinement.

       (3) A person may not deposit or conceal a weapon in or about a place of confinement or on any land appurtenant to the place of confinement to effect an escape.

       (4) A person detained or confined in a place of confinement may not knowingly possess or receive a weapon.

    (b) Penalty. -- A person who violates this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 10 years or a fine not exceeding $ 5,000 or both.


HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 27, § 138(b); 2002, ch. 26, § 2; 2007, ch. 535, § 2; ch. 536, § 2.