Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law § 9-802
Threats to coerce, induce or solicit criminal organization--Generally
Effective Oct 1, 2020Added by Acts 2005, c. 313, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2005. Amended by Acts 2006, c. 44, § 1, eff. April 8, 2006; Acts 2016, c. 515, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2017; Acts 2020, c. 422, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2020.State of Maryland
- (a) A person may not threaten an individual, or a friend or family member of an individual, with physical violence with the intent to coerce, induce, or solicit the individual to participate in or prevent the individual from leaving a criminal organization.
- (b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or a fine not exceeding $10,000 or both.
Added by Acts 2005, c. 313, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2005. Amended by Acts 2006, c. 44, § 1, eff. April 8, 2006; Acts 2016, c. 515, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2017; Acts 2020, c. 422, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2020.