§ 7-106. Newspaper theft

MD Crim Law Code § 7-106 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    In this section, “newspaper” means a periodical that is distributed on a complimentary or compensatory basis.

(b)    A person may not knowingly or willfully obtain or exert control that is unauthorized over newspapers with the intent to prevent another from reading the newspapers.

(c)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 60 days or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.