1. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

2. (b) “Deprive” means to withhold property of another:

   1. (1) permanently;
   2. (2) for a period that results in the appropriation of a part of the property's value;
   3. (3) with the purpose to restore it only on payment of a reward or other compensation; or
   4. (4) to dispose of the property or use or deal with the property in a manner that makes it unlikely that the owner will recover it.

3. (c) “Obtain” means:

   1. (1) in relation to property, to bring about a transfer of interest in or possession of the property; and
   2. (2) in relation to a service, to secure the performance of the service.

4. (d)

   1. (1) “Property” means anything of value.

   2. (2) “Property” includes:

      1. (i) real estate;
      2. (ii) money;
      3. (iii) a commercial instrument;
      4. (iv) an admission or transportation ticket;
      5. (v) a written instrument representing or embodying rights concerning anything of value, or services, or anything otherwise of value to the owner;
      6. (vi) a thing growing on, affixed to, or found on land, or that is part of or affixed to any building;
      7. (vii) electricity, gas, and water;
      8. (viii) a bird, animal, or fish that ordinarily is kept in a state of confinement;
      9. (ix) food or drink;
      10. (x) a sample, culture, microorganism, or specimen;
      11. (xi) a record, recording, document, blueprint, drawing, map, or a whole or partial copy, description, photograph, prototype, or model of any of them;

      12. (xii) an article, material, device, substance, or a whole or partial copy, description, photograph, prototype, or model of any of them that represents evidence of, reflects, or records a secret:

          1. 1. scientific, technical, merchandising, production, or management information; or
          2. 2. designed process, procedure, formula, invention, trade secret, or improvement;
      13. (xiii) a financial instrument; and
      14. (xiv) information, electronically produced data, and a computer software or program in a form readable by machine or individual.

5. (e) “Robbery” retains its judicially determined meaning except that:

   1. (1) robbery includes obtaining the service of another by force or threat of force; and

   2. (2) robbery requires proof of intent to withhold property of another:

      1. (i) permanently;
      2. (ii) for a period that results in the appropriation of a part of the property's value;
      3. (iii) with the purpose to restore it only on payment of a reward or other compensation; or
      4. (iv) to dispose of the property or use or deal with the property in a manner that makes it unlikely that the owner will recover it.

6. (f) “Service” includes:

   1. (1) labor or professional service;
   2. (2) telecommunication, public utility, toll facility, or transportation service;
   3. (3) lodging, entertainment, or restaurant service; and
   4. (4) the use of computers, data processing, or other equipment.

Added by Acts 2002, c. 26, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2002.

Formerly Art. 27, § 486.