In this subtitle, “flag” includes any size flag, standard, color, ensign, or shield made of any substance or represented or produced on any substance, that purports to be a flag, standard, color, ensign, or shield of the United States or of this State.

This subtitle does not apply to: an act allowed by the statutes of the United States or of this State, or by the regulations of the armed forces of the United States; or a document or product, stationery, ornament, picture, apparel, or jewelry that depicts a flag without a design or words on the flag and that is not connected with an advertisement.

A person may not intentionally mutilate, deface, destroy, burn, trample, or use a flag: in a manner intended to incite or produce an imminent breach of the peace; and under circumstances likely to incite or produce an imminent breach of the peace. A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.

This subtitle shall be construed to carry out its general purpose and to make uniform the laws of the states that enact it.

This subtitle may be cited as the Maryland Uniform Flag Law.