# Criminal Law (GCR)

## Title 9. Crimes Against Public Administration

### Subtitle 4. Harboring, Escape, and Contraband

#### Section 9-412

(a) A person may not:

  (1) deliver any contraband to a person detained or confined in a place of confinement;

  (2) possess any contraband with intent to deliver it to a person detained or confined in a place of confinement; or

  (3) knowingly possess contraband in a place of confinement.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.

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