2016 Maryland Code
Criminal Procedure
Title 10 - Criminal Records
Subtitle 2 - Criminal Justice Information System
Part III - Criminal Justice Information System Central Repository
§ 10-228. Prohibited act; penalty

MD Crim Pro Code § 10-228 (2016) What's This?

(a) Prohibited act. -- An employer or prospective employer may not require a person to inspect or challenge any criminal history record information relating to that person for the purpose of obtaining a copy of the person's record to qualify for employment.

(b) Penalty. -- A person that violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $ 5,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or both for each violation.

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