# Criminal Law (GCR)

## Title 7. Theft and Related Crimes

### Subtitle 1. Crimes Involving Theft

#### Section 7-106

(a) In this section, "newspaper" means a periodical that is distributed on a complimentary or compensatory basis.

(b) A person may not knowingly or willfully obtain or exert control that is unauthorized over newspapers with the intent to prevent another from reading the newspapers.

(c) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 60 days or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.

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