§ 7-501. Definitions

MD Cts & Jud Pro Code § 7-501 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b)    “Costs” means the cost of prosecuting a person for a crime.

(c)    (1)    “Crime” means any act or omission for which a statute or ordinance imposes a fine or imprisonment.

(2)    “Crime” does not include a municipal infraction under Title 6 of the Local Government Article.

(d)    (1)    “Fine” means the monetary penalty prescribed by a statute or ordinance for a crime.

(2)    “Fine” does not include costs.