§ 5–210.1
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Crim. Proc. § 5-210.1 (2026)
Title 5. Release
Subtitle 2. Pretrial Release
§ 5–210.1LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this section, “private home detention monitoring agency” has the meaning stated in § 20–101 of the Business Occupations and Professions Article.
(b)
On the grounds of a courthouse or correctional facility, an agent of a private home detention monitoring agency, an employee of the courthouse, or an employee of a correctional facility may not:
(1)
approach, entice, or invite a person to use the services of a specific private home detention monitoring agency;
(2)
distribute, display, or wear an item that advertises the services of a private home detention monitoring agency; or
(3)
otherwise solicit business for a private home detention monitoring agency.
(c)
A person who violates subsection (b) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to:
(1)
a fine not exceeding $2,500 and, if licensed in accordance with Title 20 of the Business Occupations and Professions Article, a 30–day license suspension for a first offense; and
(2)
a fine not exceeding $5,000 and, if licensed in accordance with Title 20 of the Business Occupations and Professions Article, a 90–day license suspension for a subsequent offense.
(d)
A person licensed in accordance with Title 20 of the Business Occupations and Professions Article that is convicted of a violation of this section shall be referred to the Department for appropriate action.