§ 6–305.1
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law § 6-305.1 (2026)
Title 6. Crimes Against Property
Subtitle 3. Malicious Destruction and Related Crimes
§ 6–305.1LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2)
“Telecommunications company” means a company that provides broadband Internet, cable television, telephone, or other wireless communication services.
(3)
(i)
“Telecommunications infrastructure” means items that are used to provide broadband Internet, cable television, telephone, or other wireless communication services.
(ii)
“Telecommunications infrastructure” includes:
(1)
antennae;
(2)
fiber optic and copper cables;
(3)
headends;
(4)
telephone poles;
(5)
radio transceivers;
(6)
radio towers;
(7)
wireless support structures;
(8)
small cell facilities; and
(9)
telecommunications company office facilities.
(b)
This section does not apply to:
(1)
an employee of a telecommunications company or a person acting under the authority of a telecommunications company; or
(2)
supervision and control of a telecommunications company and its material, equipment, or facilities by a political subdivision within which the telecommunications company is doing business.
(c)
A person may not recklessly or willfully and maliciously deface, damage, or destroy telecommunications infrastructure.
(d)
A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.