§ 9–204
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law § 9-204 (2026)
Title 9. Crimes Against Public Administration
Subtitle 2. Bribery
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(a)
A person may not bribe or attempt to bribe another who is participating in or connected with an athletic contest held in the State.
(b)
A person who violates this section is guilty of the misdemeanor of bribery and on conviction is subject to imprisonment for not less than 6 months and not exceeding 3 years or a fine not less than $100 and not exceeding $5,000 or both.
(c)
A person who violates this section is subject to § 5-106(b) of the Courts Article.
(d)
(1)
A person:
(i)
may not refuse to testify concerning a conspiracy to violate this section; but
(ii)
may be compelled to testify against any person who may have conspired to violate this section.
(2)
A person compelled to testify under paragraph (1) of this subsection is a competent witness.
(3)
A person compelled to testify for the State under this section is immune from prosecution for a crime about which the person was compelled to testify.