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§ 9-417. Delivery of telecommunication devices to detained persons prohibited

West's Annotated Code of MarylandCriminal LawEffective: October 1, 2014

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Criminal Law (Refs & Annos)
Title 9. Crimes Against Public Administration
Subtitle 4. Harboring, Escape, and Contraband
Part II. Contraband--Places of Confinement
Effective: October 1, 2014
MD Code, Criminal Law, § 9-417
§ 9-417. Delivery of telecommunication devices to detained persons prohibited
Currentness
Application of section
(a) This section does not apply to a work release or prerelease program in Montgomery County established under § 11-717 of the Correctional Services Article.
Delivery of telecommunication devices to detained persons prohibited
(b)(1) A person may not deliver or attempt to deliver a telecommunication device, telecommunication device charger, or subscriber identification module (SIM) card to a person detained or confined in a place of confinement with signs posted indicating that such conduct is prohibited.
(2) A person may not possess a telecommunication device, telecommunication device charger, or SIM card with the intent to deliver it to a person detained or confined in a place of confinement with signs posted indicating that such conduct is prohibited.
(3) A person may not deposit or conceal a telecommunication device, telecommunication device charger, or SIM card in or about a place of confinement with signs posted indicating that such conduct is prohibited or on any land appurtenant to the place of confinement with the intent that it be obtained by a person detained or confined in the place of confinement.
(4) A person detained or confined in a place of confinement may not knowingly possess or receive a telecommunication device, telecommunication device charger, or SIM card.
Fines and penalties
(c) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $3,000 or both.
Consecutive sentences
(d) A sentence imposed for a violation of subsection (b)(4) of this section shall be consecutive to any sentence that the person was serving at the time of the crime or that had been imposed but was not yet being served at the time of sentencing.

Credits

Added by Acts 2007, c. 535, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2007; Acts 2007, c. 536, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2007. Amended by Acts 2014, c. 45, § 5; Acts 2014, c. 142, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2014; Acts 2014, c. 143, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2014; Acts 2014, c. 144, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2014; Acts 2014, c. 145, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2014; Acts 2014, c. 197, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2014.
MD Code, Criminal Law, § 9-417, MD CRIM LAW § 9-417
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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