1. (a) A person may not recklessly:

   1. (1) engage in conduct that creates a substantial risk of death or serious physical injury to another; or
   2. (2) discharge a firearm from a motor vehicle in a manner that creates a substantial risk of death or serious physical injury to another.
2. (b) A person who violates this section is guilty of the misdemeanor of reckless endangerment and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both.

3. (c)

   1. (1) Subsection (a)(1) of this section does not apply to conduct involving:

      1. (i) the use of a motor vehicle, as defined in § 11-135 of the Transportation Article; or
      2. (ii) the manufacture, production, or sale of a product or commodity.

   2. (2) Subsection (a)(2) of this section does not apply to:

      1. (i) a law enforcement officer or security guard in the performance of an official duty; or
      2. (ii) an individual acting in defense of a crime of violence as defined in § 5-101 of the Public Safety Article.

Added by Acts 2002, c. 26, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2002. Amended by Acts 2002, c. 44, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2002; Acts 2003, c. 17, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2003.

Formerly Art. 27, § 12A-2.