1. (a) In this section, “violation” means:

   1. (1) A violation of the Maryland Vehicle Law¹ that is punishable by a sentence of imprisonment; or
   2. (2) A violation of § 21-901.1(a) of this title.

2. (b) A person may not commit or engage another person to commit a violation for the purpose of filming, videotaping, photographing, or otherwise recording the violation unless the person obtains written permission for the commission of the violation from:

   1. (1) The Secretary of State Police, or the Secretary's designee; or
   2. (2) The chief executive officer of the governing body of the county in which the violation is to occur, or the chief executive officer's designee.
3. (c) A person convicted of a violation of this section is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.

Added by Acts 2006, c. 335, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2006. Amended by Acts 2006, c. 44, § 6, eff. April 8, 2006; Acts 2017, c. 55, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2017.

Transportation, § 11-101 et seq.