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§ 10-414. Attempts to impede authorized interception prohibited

West's Annotated Code of MarylandCourts and Judicial Proceedings

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Courts and Judicial Proceedings
Title 10. Evidence (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 4. Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance (Refs & Annos)
MD Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings, § 10-414
§ 10-414. Attempts to impede authorized interception prohibited
Currentness
In general
(a) A person who has knowledge that an investigative or law enforcement officer has been authorized or has applied for authorization under this subtitle to intercept wire, oral, or electronic communications, may not give notice or attempt to give notice of an authorized interception or pending application for authorization for interception to any other person in order to obstruct, impede or prevent such interception.
Violation as felony subject to imprisonment
(b) A person who violates the provisions of subsection (a) of this section is guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, is subject to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 5 years, or both.

Credits

Added by Acts 1988, c. 607, § 1, eff. July 1, 1988.
MD Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings, § 10-414, MD CTS & JUD PRO § 10-414
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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