§ 6-505. Striking railroad vehicle with object

MD Crim Law Code § 6-505 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    In this section, “railroad” has the meaning stated in § 1–101 of the Public Utilities Article.

(b)    A person may not willfully and maliciously strike a railroad vehicle on a railroad or on an electric railway in the State by:

(1)    shooting or throwing an object at the railroad vehicle; or

(2)    causing an object to fall on the railroad vehicle.

(c)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.