Maryland Criminal Law Section 3-204

      (a)      A person may not recklessly:

            (1)      engage in conduct that creates a substantial risk of death or serious physical injury to another; or

            (2)      discharge a firearm from a motor vehicle in a manner that creates a substantial risk of death or serious physical injury to another.

      (b)      A person who violates this section is guilty of the misdemeanor of reckless endangerment and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both.

      (c)      (1)      Subsection (a)(1) of this section does not apply to conduct involving:

                  (i)      the use of a motor vehicle, as defined in § 11-135 of the Transportation Article; or

                  (ii)      the manufacture, production, or sale of a product or commodity.

            (2)      Subsection (a)(2) of this section does not apply to:

                  (i)      a law enforcement officer or security guard in the performance of an official duty; or

                  (ii)      an individual acting in defense of a crime of violence as defined in § 5-101 of the Public Safety Article.