§ 57-2 Religious desecration.
Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.
Balt., Md., Code art. 19, § 57-2 (2026)
§ 57-2 Religious desecration.LinkCopy Citation
(a)Prohibited conduct.
Any person who wilfully or maliciously:
(1)
defaces or molests the real or personal property or premises of a church, religious organization, religious institution, parsonage, or church home;
(2)
inscribes or places upon, adjacent, or near to any such property or premises, a mark, letter, or symbol for the purpose of inciting or causing the hatred, criticism, ridicule, disaffection, or disturbance of a religious group, sect, or congregation, or of any member thereof; or
(3)
desecrates, mutilates, or disfigures any such property or premises,
is guilty of a misdemeanor.
(b)Penalties.
Upon conviction thereof, he is subject to a fine not to exceed $500 or to imprisonment for a period not to exceed 12 months or to both such fine and imprisonment in the discretion of the court.
History: Ord. 60-239