# Criminal Law (GCR)

## Title 10. Crimes Against Public Health, Conduct, and Sensibilities

### Subtitle 7. Maryland Uniform Flag Law

#### Section 10-704

(a) A person may not intentionally mutilate, deface, destroy, burn, trample, or use a flag:

  (1) in a manner intended to incite or produce an imminent breach of the peace; and

  (2) under circumstances likely to incite or produce an imminent breach of the peace.

(b) 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.

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