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§ 6-108. Burning trash container

West's Annotated Code of MarylandCriminal Law

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Criminal Law (Refs & Annos)
Title 6. Crimes Against Property
Subtitle 1. Arson and Burning
MD Code, Criminal Law, § 6-108
Formerly cited as MD CODE Art. 27, § 9A
§ 6-108. Burning trash container
Currentness
Prohibited
(a) A person may not willfully and maliciously set fire to or burn the contents of a dumpster or trash receptacle that belongs to another.
Penalty
(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 30 days or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.

Credits

Added by Acts 2002, c. 26, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2002.
Formerly Art. 27, § 9A.
MD Code, Criminal Law, § 6-108, MD CRIM LAW § 6-108
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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