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§ 9-204. Bribery of person participating in or connected with athletic contest

MD Crim Law Code § 9-204 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    A person may not bribe or attempt to bribe another who is participating in or connected with an athletic contest held in the State.

(b)    A person who violates this section is guilty of the misdemeanor of bribery and on conviction is subject to imprisonment for not less than 6 months and not exceeding 3 years or a fine not less than $100 and not exceeding $5,000 or both.

(c)    A person who violates this section is subject to § 5-106(b) of the Courts Article.

(d)    (1)    A person:

(i)    may not refuse to testify concerning a conspiracy to violate this section; but

(ii)    may be compelled to testify against any person who may have conspired to violate this section.

(2)    A person compelled to testify under paragraph (1) of this subsection is a competent witness.

(3)    A person compelled to testify for the State under this section is immune from prosecution for a crime about which the person was compelled to testify.

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