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§ 3-204. Reckless endangerment

MD Crim Law Code § 3-204 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    A person may not recklessly:

(1)    engage in conduct that creates a substantial risk of death or serious physical injury to another; or

(2)    discharge a firearm from a motor vehicle in a manner that creates a substantial risk of death or serious physical injury to another.

(b)    A person who violates this section is guilty of the misdemeanor of reckless endangerment and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both.

(c)    (1)    Subsection (a)(1) of this section does not apply to conduct involving:

(i)    the use of a motor vehicle, as defined in § 11-135 of the Transportation Article; or

(ii)    the manufacture, production, or sale of a product or commodity.

(2)    Subsection (a)(2) of this section does not apply to:

(i)    a law enforcement officer or security guard in the performance of an official duty; or

(ii)    an individual acting in defense of a crime of violence as defined in § 5-101 of the Public Safety Article.

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