§ 8-406. Misuse of documents of title
West's Annotated Code of MarylandCriminal Law
MD Code, Criminal Law, § 8-406
Formerly cited as MD CODE Art. 27, § 163
§ 8-406. Misuse of documents of title
(a) A person, on the person's own behalf or on behalf of another, who receives, accepts, or takes in trust from another a warehouse or elevator receipt, bill of lading, or document giving, or purporting to give, title to, or the right to possession of, goods, wares, merchandise, or other personal property, subject to a written contract expressing the terms and conditions of the trust, may not fail to fulfill in good faith the terms and conditions of the trust.
(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not less than 1 year and not exceeding 10 years or a fine not less than $500 and not exceeding $5,000 or both.
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Added by Acts 2002, c. 26, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2002.
Formerly Art. 27, § 163.
MD Code, Criminal Law, § 8-406, MD CRIM LAW § 8-406
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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