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§ 13A-801. Cruel and unusual punishments prohibited

West's Annotated Code of MarylandPublic SafetyEffective: October 1, 2020

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Public Safety (Refs & Annos)
Title 13a. Maryland Code of Military Justice (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 8. Sentences (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2020
MD Code, Public Safety, § 13A-801
§ 13A-801. Cruel and unusual punishments prohibited
Currentness
In general
(a) Punishment by flogging, or by branding, marking, or tattooing on the body, or any other cruel or unusual punishment may not be adjudged by a court-martial or inflicted on any person subject to this title.
Use of irons
(b) The use of irons, single or double, except for the purpose of safe custody, is prohibited.

Credits

Added by Acts 2020, c. 592, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2020.
MD Code, Public Safety, § 13A-801, MD PUBLIC SAFETY § 13A-801
Current through legislation effective through May 9, 2024, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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