§ 2–109
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Crim. Proc. § 2-109 (2026)
Title 2. Law Enforcement Procedures; Arrest Process
Subtitle 1. Definitions; General Provisions
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(a)
At the commencement of a traffic stop or other stop, absent exigent circumstances, a police officer shall:
(1)
display proper identification to the stopped individual; and
(2)
provide the following information to the stopped individual:
(i)
the officer’s name;
(ii)
the officer’s identification number issued by the law enforcement agency the officer is representing;
(iii)
the name of the law enforcement agency the police officer is representing; and
(iv)
the reason for the traffic stop or other stop.
(b)
A police officer’s failure to comply with subsection (a) of this section:
(1)
may be grounds for administrative disciplinary action against the officer; and
(2)
may not serve as the basis for the exclusion of evidence under the exclusionary rule.
(c)
A police officer may not prohibit or prevent a citizen from recording the police officer’s actions if the citizen is otherwise acting lawfully and safely.