# Criminal Law (GCR)

## Title 7. Theft and Related Crimes

### Subtitle 3. Crimes Involving Telecommunications and Electronics

#### Section 7-306

This part does not apply to:

(1) a radio or television broadcaster or cable radio or television operator who transfers sounds or images:

  (i) as part of or with a radio or television transmission; or

  (ii) for archival preservation; or

(2) a person who transfers sounds or images in the person's home for the person's personal use without consideration being derived by the person, or any other, from the transfer.

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