§ 7–501
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 7-501 (2026)
Title 7. Costs, Fines, and Forfeitures
Subtitle 5. Fines and Forfeitures
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(a)
In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)
“Costs” means the cost of prosecuting a person for a crime.
(c)
(1)
“Crime” means any act or omission for which a statute or ordinance imposes a fine or imprisonment.
(2)
“Crime” does not include a municipal infraction under Title 6 of the Local Government Article.
(d)
(1)
“Fine” means the monetary penalty prescribed by a statute or ordinance for a crime.
(2)
“Fine” does not include costs.