2023 Maryland Statutes
Criminal Law
Title 6 - Crimes Against Property
Subtitle 1 - Arson and Burning
Section 6-107 - Threat of Arson

Universal Citation:
MD. Criminal Law Code § 6-107 (2023)
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    (a)    A person may not threaten verbally or in writing to:

        (1)    set fire to or burn a structure; or

        (2)    explode a destructive device, as defined in § 4-501 of this article, in, on, or under a structure.

    (b)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 10 years or a fine not exceeding $10,000 or both.

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