Md. Code, Criminal Law § 9-706
This is the official text of Md. Code, Criminal Law § 9-706, part of Maryland’s Code, Criminal Law — defines crimes and punishments in Maryland.
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§9–706.
Official statutory text
(a) To enter a place or establishment in which a person is required to have an identification badge or identification card under § 9-704 of this subtitle, a person may not willfully:
(1) make unauthorized use of an identification badge or identification card; or
(2) assist another in the unauthorized use of an identification badge or identification card.
(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 90 days or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.
(1) make unauthorized use of an identification badge or identification card; or
(2) assist another in the unauthorized use of an identification badge or identification card.
(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 90 days or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.
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