Md. Code, Criminal Law § 10-120
This is the official text of Md. Code, Criminal Law § 10-120, part of Maryland’s Code, Criminal Law — defines crimes and punishments in Maryland.
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§10–120.
Official statutory text
(a) A person being issued a citation under §§ 10-113 through 10-119 of this part or § 26-103 of the Education Article may not fail or refuse to furnish proof of identification and age on request of the person issuing the citation.
(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $50.
(c) (1) The juvenile court has jurisdiction over a minor who is within the age of juvenile court jurisdiction.
(2) If there is a waiver of juvenile jurisdiction with respect to a minor who is otherwise subject to juvenile court jurisdiction, the District Court has jurisdiction over the matter, notwithstanding any contrary provision of § 4-301 of the Courts Article.
(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $50.
(c) (1) The juvenile court has jurisdiction over a minor who is within the age of juvenile court jurisdiction.
(2) If there is a waiver of juvenile jurisdiction with respect to a minor who is otherwise subject to juvenile court jurisdiction, the District Court has jurisdiction over the matter, notwithstanding any contrary provision of § 4-301 of the Courts Article.
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