# Criminal Procedure (GCP)

## Title 5. Release

### Subtitle 2. Pretrial Release

#### Section 5-210.1

(a) In this section, "private home detention monitoring agency" has the meaning stated in Sec. 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.

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Md. Code Ann., Crim. Proc. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)