# Criminal Law (GCR)

## Title 8. Fraud and Related Crimes

### Subtitle 4. Other Commercial Fraud

#### Section 8-409

(a)

  (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

  (2) "Closed-loop gift card" has the meaning stated in Sec. 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 Sec. 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.

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