2020 Maryland Statutes
Criminal Law
Title 9 - Crimes Against Public Administration
Subtitle 2 - Bribery
Section 9-204 - Bribery of Person Participating in or Connected With Athletic Contest

Universal Citation:
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. § 9-204 (2020)
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    (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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