# Criminal Law (GCR)

## Title 6. Crimes Against Property

### Subtitle 5. Crimes Involving Railroads

#### Section 6-505

(a) In this section, "railroad" has the meaning stated in Sec. 1-101 of the Public Utilities Article.

(b) A person may not willfully and maliciously strike a railroad vehicle on a railroad or on an electric railway in the State by:

  (1) shooting or throwing an object at the railroad vehicle; or

  (2) causing an object to fall on the railroad vehicle.

(c) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 5 years 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)