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§ 8-904. Racing horse under false name

West's Annotated Code of MarylandCriminal Law

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Criminal Law (Refs & Annos)
Title 8. Fraud and Related Crimes
Subtitle 9. Miscellaneous Fraud
MD Code, Criminal Law, § 8-904
Formerly cited as MD CODE Art. 27, § 233B
§ 8-904. Racing horse under false name
Currentness
Prohibited
(a) A person knowingly may not enter or race a horse in a running or harness race under a name or designation other than that registered with the Jockey Club or the United States Trotting Association.
Penalty
(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both.

Credits

Added as Business Regulation § 11-1002 by Acts 2002, c. 26, § 4, eff. Oct. 1, 2002. Transferred to Criminal Law § 8-904 by Acts 2002, c. 213, § 3, eff. Oct. 1, 2002.
Formerly Art. 27, § 233B.
MD Code, Criminal Law, § 8-904, MD CRIM LAW § 8-904
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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