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§ 10-203. Interference with commercial athletic event

West's Annotated Code of MarylandCriminal Law

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Criminal Law (Refs & Annos)
Title 10. Crimes Against Public Health, Conduct, and Sensibilities
Subtitle 2. Disturbing the Peace, Disorderly Conduct, and Related Crimes
MD Code, Criminal Law, § 10-203
Formerly cited as MD CODE Art. 27, § 125 1/2
§ 10-203. Interference with commercial athletic event
Currentness
Definitions
(a)(1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2) “Commercial athletic contest” means an athletic or sporting event held in a public arena, field, hall, or stadium for admission to which the general public must pay an admission charge.
(3) “Object” means an item that may cause injury to a participant in or observer of the commercial athletic contest.
Prohibited
(b) A person may not disrupt or interfere with a commercial athletic contest by throwing or projecting an object on the playing field or seating area.
Penalty
(c) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 months or a fine not exceeding $250 or both.

Credits

Added by Acts 2002, c. 26, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2002.
Formerly Art. 27, § 125 1/2.
MD Code, Criminal Law, § 10-203, MD CRIM LAW § 10-203
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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