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2020 Maryland Statutes
Criminal Law
Title 6 - Crimes Against Property
Subtitle 5 - Crimes Involving Railroads
Section 6-502 - Interference With Railroad
Universal Citation: MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. § 6-502 (2020)
(a) In this section, “railroad” includes a switch, frog, rail, roadbed, tie, viaduct, bridge, trestle, culvert, embankment, structure, or appliance that pertains to or connects with a railroad.
(b) A person may not, with the intent to obstruct or derail a railroad vehicle in the State:
(1) break or damage a railroad; or
(2) place or cause anything to be placed on a railroad.
(c) 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.
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