1. (a) This section does not apply to a member of the uniformed services, the organized militia of this State or another state, an officer of the Maryland Defense Force, or a member of associations wholly composed of service members, as defined in § 9-901 of the State Government Article, honorably discharged from the uniformed services.

2. (b) A person may not:

   1. (1) hide, sell, dispose of, offer for sale, purchase, retain after a demand by a commissioned officer of the organized militia, or pledge any arms, uniforms, equipment, or other military property issued under this title; or

   2. (2) wear any of the following articles or objects prescribed by law for the use of the organized militia:

      1. (i) a uniform;
      2. (ii) a device, strap, knot, or insignia of any design or character that is used as a designation of grade, rank, or office; or
      3. (iii) an article or object similar to an article or object described in item (i) or (ii) of this item.

3. (c)

   1. (1) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine of not less than $20 and not exceeding $50 for each offense.

   2. (2)

      1. (i) A fine imposed under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be paid to the Adjutant General.
      2. (ii) The Adjutant General shall apply a fine paid under this paragraph to the use of the organized militia.

Added by Acts 2003, c. 5, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2003. Amended by Acts 2024, c. 26, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2024; Acts 2024, c. 27, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2024; Acts 2025, c. 261, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2025; Acts 2025, c. 262, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2025.