Maryland Criminal Law Section 9-204

Article - Criminal Law

§ 9-204.

      (a)      A person may not bribe or attempt to bribe another who is participating in or connected with an athletic contest held in the State.

      (b)      A person who violates this section is guilty of the misdemeanor of bribery and on conviction is subject to imprisonment for not less than 6 months and not exceeding 3 years or a fine not less than $100 and not exceeding $5,000 or both.

      (c)      A person who violates this section is subject to § 5-106(b) of the Courts Article.

      (d)      (1)      A person:

                  (i)      may not refuse to testify concerning a conspiracy to violate this section; but

                  (ii)      may be compelled to testify against any person who may have conspired to violate this section.

            (2)      A person compelled to testify under paragraph (1) of this subsection is a competent witness.

            (3)      A person compelled to testify for the State under this section is immune from prosecution for a crime about which the person was compelled to testify.



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