2010 Maryland Code
CRIMINAL LAW
TITLE 9 - CRIMES AGAINST PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Subtitle 4 - Harboring, Escape, and Contraband
Section 9-414 - Contraband - Weapon.
§ 9-414. Contraband - Weapon.
(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.
[An. Code 1957, art. 27, § 138(b); 2002, ch. 26, § 2; 2007, ch. 535, § 2; ch. 536, § 2.]
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