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2021 Maryland Statutes
Criminal Law
Title 10 - Crimes Against Public Health, Conduct, and Sensibilities
Subtitle 2 - Disturbing the Peace, Disorderly Conduct, and Related Crimes
Section 10-203 - Interference With Commercial Athletic Event
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MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. § 10-203 (2021)
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(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2) “Commercial athletic contest” means an athletic or sporting event held in a public arena, field, hall, or stadium for admission to which the general public must pay an admission charge.
(3) “Object” means an item that may cause injury to a participant in or observer of the commercial athletic contest.
(b) A person may not disrupt or interfere with a commercial athletic contest by throwing or projecting an object on the playing field or seating area.
(c) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 months or a fine not exceeding $250 or both.
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