§ 6–205
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law § 6-205 (2026)
Title 6. Crimes Against Property
Subtitle 2. Burglary and Related Crimes
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(a)
A person may not break and enter the dwelling of another.
(b)
A person may not break and enter the storehouse of another.
(c)
A person, with the intent to commit theft, may not be in or on:
(1)
the dwelling or storehouse of another; or
(2)
a yard, garden, or other area belonging to the dwelling or storehouse of another.
(d)
A person may not possess a burglar’s tool with the intent to use or allow the use of the burglar’s tool in the commission of a violation of this subtitle.
(e)
A person who violates this section is guilty of the misdemeanor of burglary in the fourth degree and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years.
(f)
A person who is convicted of violating § 7-104 of this article may not also be convicted of violating subsection (c) of this section based on the act establishing the violation of § 7-104 of this article.