§ 8–520
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law § 8-520 (2026)
Title 8. Fraud and Related Crimes
Subtitle 5. Public Fraud
§ 8–520LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this section, “public safety officer” means:
(1)
a police officer;
(2)
a paid or volunteer fire fighter;
(3)
an emergency medical technician;
(4)
a rescue squad member;
(5)
the State Fire Marshal; or
(6)
a sworn officer of the State Fire Marshal.
(b)
This section does not prohibit, limit, or interfere with the right of an off-duty public safety officer who is not in uniform from participating in a charitable or other fundraising campaign.
(c)
A person may not encourage, solicit, or receive contributions of money or any thing of value for, or offer any thing for sale in, a charitable or other fundraising campaign by representing to the public that the charitable or other fundraising campaign is approved by:
(1)
a police or fire department in the State without the prior written consent of the chief administrative officer of the police or fire department or from the chief administrative officer’s designee; or
(2)
a public safety officer or member of the family of a public safety officer without the prior written consent of the public safety officer or a family member of the public safety officer.
(d)
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 $1,000 or both for each violation.