# Criminal Law (GCR)

## Title 9. Crimes Against Public Administration

### Subtitle 2. Bribery

#### Section 9-204

(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 Sec. 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.

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