§ 8–409
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law § 8-409 (2026)
Title 8. Fraud and Related Crimes
Subtitle 4. Other Commercial Fraud
§ 8–409LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2)
“Closed–loop gift card” has the meaning stated in § 14–4901 of the Commercial Law Article.
(3)
(i)
“Gift card” means an open–loop gift card or a closed–loop gift card.
(ii)
“Gift card” does not include:
(1)
a credit card;
(2)
an electronic funds transfer; or
(3)
money, a check, a draft, or any other similar paper instrument.
(4)
“Open–loop gift card” has the meaning stated in § 14–4901 of the Commercial Law Article.
(b)
A person may not, with the intent to defraud another, alter or tamper with a gift card or its packaging.
(c)
A person who violates this section is guilty of the misdemeanor of gift card forgery and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 18 months or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.